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title: "Sunderland: Interest shown towards Arbenit Xhemajli"
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author: "Ben Crump"
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published: "2020-08-03T19:50:55Z"
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# Sunderland: Interest shown towards Arbenit Xhemajli

**Sunderland are showing interest in Kosovo international Arbenit Xhemajli, according to a report by the [Chronicle Live.](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sunderland-keeping-tabs-kosovo-international-18703353)**

Black Cats boss Phil Parkinson will undoubtedly be keen to bolster his squad options this summer after failing to gain a promotion to the Championship and finishing eighth in the League One standings.

Whilst [uncertainty continues to grow around the ownership](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-afc-news/sunderland-william-storey-vows-to-spend-50m-on-transfers/) of the Wearside club, transfer links are starting to develop with Xhemajli the latest name to be linked with a move to the Stadium of Light.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

Xhemajli, who is valued at £765,000 by [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arbenit-xhemajli/profil/spieler/354155), was born in Switzerland but represents the Kosovo national side and his impressions have seemingly left a mark on Sunderland boss Parkinson.

The 22-year-old began his playing career with Swiss side Neuchatel Xamax having spent a number of years through his youth development with Zurich.

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Making 22 appearances in the 2019/2020 season, Xhemajli [contributed with two goals and one assists from his accustomed centre-back position](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arbenit-xhemajli/profil/spieler/354155), whilst helping his team keep three clean sheets in the Swiss Super League.

His potential arrival would give Parkinson a further defensive options having just sealed a deal for Australian [Bailey Wright.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53629954)

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

The signing of Wright and interest in Xhemajli will be music to the ears of Sunderland fans, who will be desperate to see an improvement next season. Indeed, centre-back was an area that they needed to target having [lost](https://www.transfermarkt.com/afc-sunderland/transfers/verein/289/saison_id/2020) Jack Baldwin, Joel Lynch and Alim Ozturk following the conclusion of the 19/20 campaign.

Whilst the Kosovo international is relative unknown, his talents have obviously caught the eye of Parkinson. As already alluded to, whilst he is a defender by trade he certainly has an eye for a goal too, having netted nine times in his club career for both his current team and whilst in the Zurich youth sides ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arbenit-xhemajli/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/354155)).

Whether they can get a deal over the line remains to be seen.

***Do you think Arbenit Xhemajli would be a good signing for Sunderland? Let us know in the comments section below…***