Chelsea seeks Granit Xhaka as target for midfield improvement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Chelsea is pursuing Granit Xhaka in the summer transfer window, with manager Xabi Alonso strongly advocating for the midfielder. After an initial £8 million bid for Xhaka was rejected by Sunderland, Chelsea is preparing a new offer around £10 million. Xhaka reportedly desires the move to London, which could influence negotiations. Sunderland currently insists Xhaka is not for sale, but the situation could change depending on Chelsea's next proposal. Chelsea's recruitment strategy indicates a shift towards incorporating proven players alongside their focus on youth.
- •Chelsea's first bid for Xhaka was turned down by Sunderland.
- •Xhaka has expressed a desire to relocate to London.
- •Sunderland maintains that Xhaka is not available for transfer.
- •Chelsea plans to make a renewed offer in the near future.
- •Manager Xabi Alonso views Xhaka as a key player for his system.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Xabi Alonso has completely set his sights on move for Premier League midfielder
"Chelsea Transfer Latest, Xhaka Remains Central to Alonso’s Midfield VisionChelsea’s pursuit of Granit Xhaka has quickly become one of the more intriguing stories of the summer transfer window. Acc...
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