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Sunderland rejects Chelsea's £8m bid for Granit Xhaka amid World Cup duty

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Sunderland rejects Chelsea's £8m bid for Granit Xhaka amid World Cup duty
Summary

Sunderland has declined an £8 million offer from Chelsea for club captain Granit Xhaka. Chelsea approached Sunderland under new manager Xabi Alonso, who has previously worked with Xhaka. The midfielder is currently participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Sunderland's management considers Xhaka vital to their plans after securing a strong finish in the Premier League. The club has made it clear they are not willing to sell him, given his long-term contract until June 2028.

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  • •Sunderland turned down Chelsea's initial bid for Granit Xhaka on June 28, 2026.
  • •Xhaka has a longstanding partnership with Chelsea's manager Xabi Alonso.
  • •He is currently playing for Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • •Xhaka's contract with Sunderland extends until June 2028.
  • •Sunderland finished seventh in the Premier League last season.
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  • 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland turn down £8m bid from Chelsea for Granit Xhaka
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Sunderland have rejected an opening bid from Chelsea for club captain Granit Xhaka, signalling their firm intent to retain the veteran Swiss international despite strong interest from Stamford Bridge....

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Sunderland have rejected an £8m offer from Chelsea to sign midfielder Granit Xhaka.Chelsea have made an approach to sign the 33-year-old, with Xabi Alonso keen to reunite with his former Bayer Leverk...

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