Sunderland rejects Chelsea's £8m bid for Granit Xhaka

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Sunderland rejects Chelsea's £8m bid for Granit Xhaka
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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.

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  • 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.
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  • 2:15 PMYahoo SportsChelsea former Arsenal bid branded ‘insulting’
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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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