Chelsea explores signing Granit Xhaka from Sunderland

Chelsea is pursuing a transfer for Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, aiming to reunite him with manager Xabi Alonso, who coached him at Bayer Leverkusen. Although Xhaka played a crucial role in Sunderland's recent Premier League survival and Europa League qualification, the club is not open to offers as he is not for sale. Xhaka is 33 years old and is one of several experienced players Chelsea is considering adding to their squad, which has a young average age. The club has yet to make official contact with Sunderland regarding Xhaka's transfer status.