Chelsea pursue Granit Xhaka as Sunderland insists he is not for sale
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Chelsea has engaged in talks regarding a potential transfer for Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, despite Sunderland's insistence that he is not for sale. Xhaka, under contract until 2028 and a key player in Sunderland's successful season, is reportedly open to a move to Chelsea where he could reunite with former manager Xabi Alonso. No agreement on personal terms has been reached yet. Chelsea is looking to improve its squad amid uncertainty regarding Enzo Fernandez's future, as well as other player movements, including a new right-back in Marco Palestra.
- •Granit Xhaka played a pivotal role in Sunderland's seventh-place finish.
- •Sunderland qualified for the Europa League at Chelsea's expense.
- •Chelsea has not selected players aged 30 or older in recent seasons.
- •Concerns exist within Chelsea about leadership and dressing-room culture.
- •Enzo Fernandez may join Real Madrid, impacting Chelsea's midfield plans.
- 8:55 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Chelsea exploring deal for Granit Xhaka
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea in talks to sign Sunderland's Xhaka
- 6:16 PMBBC Sport — Chelsea in talks to sign Sunderland's Xhaka
"Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale amid reports Chelsea have entered talks over a move.
"Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale amid reports Chelsea have entered talks over a move.
"Chelsea are exploring a deal to sign Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, sources have told ESPN.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJun 27, 2026, 8:55 PMSources: Chelsea exploring deal for Granit Xhaka
Chelsea are exploring a deal to sign Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, sources have told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 6:17 PMChelsea in talks to sign Sunderland's Xhaka
Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale amid reports Chelsea have entered talks over a move.
- BBC SportJun 27, 2026, 6:16 PMChelsea in talks to sign Sunderland's Xhaka
Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale amid reports Chelsea have entered talks over a move.
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