"Juventus are once again showing strong interest in Granit Xhaka, with the Sunderland midfielder emerging as a priority target ahead of the January transfer window, according to Tuttosport. The Bianconeri are determined to strengthen their midfield options, and the Switzerland international is viewed internally as an ideal candidate to bring both immediate quality and veteran leadership to the squad. Juve had already explored the possibility of signing Xhaka during the summer, but negotiations stalled before an agreement could be reached."
"Despite Juventus' strong interest, a deal will not be straightforward. Sunderland view Xhaka as irreplaceable and a cornerstone of their ambitious project under manager Regis Le Bris. The club are currently enjoying a remarkable campaign, sitting in European positions, and losing a player of Xhaka's influence mid-season could disrupt their momentum. Sunderland are not looking to sell the midfielder Granit Xhaka of Sunderland (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)"
Juventus have revived their pursuit of Granit Xhaka as a January priority to bolster midfield quality, tactical intelligence, ball progression, and veteran leadership. The 33-year-old has become central to Sunderland’s unexpected rise in the Premier League since joining the club. Juventus value his experience from Arsenal, Borussia Monchengladbach, and the Swiss national team and view his personality and leadership as keys for a Champions League push and greater stability in the second half of the season. Sunderland consider Xhaka irreplaceable during a remarkable campaign and are reluctant to sell; they would demand at least 15 million and assurances of a high-calibre replacement.
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