Richie Mills
Former Tottenham striker Jermaine Defoe has revealed Granit Xhaka asked for his input before moving to the "sleeping giants" of Sunderland.
Xhaka signs for Sunderland
Ex-Tottenham man talks up move
Says Black Cats are "sleeping giant"
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