Sunderland rejects Chelsea's £8m bid for Granit Xhaka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Sunderland has firmly rejected Chelsea's £8m bid for midfielder Granit Xhaka, labeling it as disrespectful. The Black Cats insist Xhaka is not for sale, respecting his current two-year contract. Chelsea reportedly views this offer as fair and is rumored to plan a new approach. Xhaka's value to Sunderland is considered higher than the proposed amount, creating tension in negotiations.
- •Sunderland blasted Chelsea's £8m offer for Xhaka as insulting.
- •Chelsea insists their bid is fair for the former Arsenal midfielder.
- •Sunderland maintains Xhaka is not for sale under any circumstances.
- •Xhaka, who turns 34 in September, joined Sunderland for £17m.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea former Arsenal bid branded ‘insulting’
"Sunderland have blasted Chelsea for a disrespectful and insulting £8m bid for Granit Xhaka, telling the London club the former Arsenal midfielder isn’t for sale at any price.Photo by George Wood/Ge...
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