Sunderland are reportedly in talks to sign Granit Xhaka ahead of their top-flight return.The Black Cats are eyeing a deal worth £8.7million for the midfielder.RexSunderland are reportedly in talks with Leverkusen over signing Xhaka this summer[/caption]GettyThe midfielder is said to have been offered a three-year deal at the Stadium of Light[/caption]According to transfer reporter Sacha Tavolieri, the newly-promoted side are in negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Xhaka.Sunderland are said to have offered the 32-year-old a three-year deal at the Stadium of Light.However, the report adds that they face competition for his signature from Saudi Pro League outfit Neom SC.The club have already signed former Premier League stars Alexandre Lacazette and Said Behrahma this summer.Neom also achieved promotion last season after finishing top of the Saudi second tier.Xhaka currently has three years remaining on his deal at Leverkusen, who he joined from Arsenal in 2023.He followed that move by winning a league and cup double in his debut season with the club.The Switzerland international previously spent seven years in England with the Gunners.During that time, he made 225 Premier League appearances, scoring 17 goals and adding 24 assists.Xhaka was also part of two FA Cup-winning sides across his spell in north London.GettyRegis Le Bris has already spent £100million on six new signings[/caption]GettySunderland face competition from Saudi side Neom for Xhaka’s signature[/caption]Sunderland’s interest comes amid a busy summer of spending on Wearside.Regis Le Bris has already splashed out £100million on six new additions to his squad.Habib Diarra, Simon Adingra, Chemsdine Taibi and Noah Sadiki have all arrived at the club.Meanwhile, Enzo Le Fee’s loan from Roma was made permanent for £20million and Reinildo has joined on a free transfer from Atletico Madrid.The Black Cats will be making their return to the Premier League following an eight-year absence.Promotion was sealed via a dramatic play-off final victory over Sheffield United in May. Their first match of the season at home to West Ham will take place on August 16.It will be their first top-flight fixture since a 5-1 away defeat to Chelsea in May 2017.