Chelsea's £8m Bid for Granit Xhaka Rejected by Sunderland
Short overview
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.
Chelsea have had an opening £8 million bid for Granit Xhaka rejected by Sunderland, according to David Ornstein. The Championship club have closed the door and want to retain the player.
Chelsea remain interested in the midfielder, who is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge to return to London and reunite with Xabi Alonso.
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