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Sunderland have informed Chelsea they will not reconsider their position on Granit Xhaka. The player is not for sale, regardless of price or conditions, and Chelsea's attempts have been rebuffed.
Chelsea's opening £8 million bid for Granit Xhaka has been rejected by Sunderland, who want to keep the player. Chelsea remain keen as Xhaka seeks a return to London to reunite with Xabi Alonso.
Sunderland have rejected an £8 million offer from Chelsea for midfielder Granit Xhaka, informing the Premier League rivals that the 33-year-old is not for sale at any price. Chelsea, driven by manager Xabi Alonso who coached Xhaka at Bayer Leverkusen, considered the bid fair, but Sunderland view it as unacceptable and will not entertain further proposals.
Granit Xhaka could make a surprise move to Chelsea, with the midfielder eager to reunite with Xabi Alonso and return to London, accepting any contract conditions.
