Granit Xhaka has not been short of praise this season for his performances in a Sunderland shirt — not just from our fans, but from supporters of other clubs and pundits who have watched on and admired the brilliant job that he’s done as the captain of our team.
One of those pundits that he’s impressed is former Sunderland defender Wes Brown, who, in an interview with NetBet Sport, spoke glowingly of the impact that the Switzerland international has had at Sunderland
:“Granit Xhaka has been fundamental
to Sunderland’s season. When the going gets tough, Xhaka can handle it – and also pass that calmness onto the rest of his teammates. Early in the season, he was the standout player who kept on top of everyone else on the pitch, whether that came through advice on game management or having that sixth sense in a match to moderate the tempo and dictate the game.”
“Sometimes, you can have an experienced player in a squad and perhaps not everyone pays attention to the wisdom they have to provide or undermines their experience, but you can see that everyone in that Sunderland dressing room listens to Xhaka and his advice is heard.“
“Sunderland secured the points they needed to avoid relegation very early on, and have been really impressive to watch at times throughout the season, albeit they’ve dropped down a few places. Xhaka’s bravery and courage on the ball has helped drive them up the table and ultimately exceed the expectations of many fans. He deserves a lot of the credit for where Sunderland are in the Premier League table.”
Hume Linked With La Liga Move
The transfer window is about to get underway, rumours have started swirling and there is one in particular that would be a big surprise.
According to Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Real Madrid are looking for a low-cost option to compete with Trent Alexander-Arnold at right back, following the departure of club legend Dani Carvajal, and one of the names mooted is… Trai Hume!
According to the report, Real want a rotation option and, due to the presence of Alexander-Arnold, will not want to spend big, and that has led to Hume’s name being mentioned, with a potential price tag of €22m.
Josh Acheampong at Chelsea, Givairo Read of Feyenoord, Brighton’s Matt Weiffer, and Vanderson of Monaco are also listed as options.
I think we can probably file this one under ‘unlikely to happen’, but hey, credit to Humey for such a brilliant season… he’s clearly doing the right things if he’s being thought of as a potential Galactico!
