A former Sunderland star has revealed he held talks with Granit Xhaka and persuaded the midfielder in the summer.

Jermain Defoe has highlighted Granit Xhaka’s influence as Sunderland impress on their return to the Premier League. Sunderland are flying high and are out to 7/1 to go down with bookmakers ...

Former Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has heaped praise on current Black Cats captain Granit Xhaka, claiming that the midfielder has been “amazing” for his old club.

Former Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has cheekily claimed that the Black Cats are set for a “top four” finish this season during a conversation with Granit Xhaka.

Halloween came a day late at Goodison Park on this day in 2015, when Sam Allardyce’s Sunderland succumbed to a 6-2 thrashing, ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe returned to the England squad at the age of 34 on Thursday ahead of next week's friendly against world champions Germany and a World Cup qualifier ...

Former Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has revealed Granit Xhaka asked him about the Black Cats before joining from Bayer Leverkusen. The former Arsenal captain has been superb for Sunderland this ...

Bournemouth have completed the signing of Jermain Defoe on a free transfer. The England striker has signed a three-year deal at Dean Court, on a deal worth £65,000-a-week, according to the Sun The ...

Premier League great Jermain Defoe has lavished praise on Sunderland’s impressive start to life back in the top flight, describing their performances as 'amazing'. The Black Cats have turned heads ...

Sunderland's summer signing Ahmed Abdullahi has spoken of his delight at the move to Wearside and revealed which Sunderland striker he idolised when growing up. The Nigerian front man is currently ...

REUTERS - Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe says the squad must not dwell on their record-equalling worst start to a Premier League campaign and instead keep their eyes focused on the battles ahead as ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Jermain Defoe made himself an instant Sunderland hero with a sensational volleyed goal to seal a vital 1-0 win over North East rivals Newcastle United in the Premier League on ...