Granit Xhaka, Sunderland and Chelsea
Saturday
Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris said Granit Xhaka will stay at the club, ruling out a possible move to Chelsea. He described the transfer topic as closed after Sunderland’s pre-season defeat by Liverpool in Nashville.
Chelsea had explored Xhaka because of his connection with Xabi Alonso from Bayer Leverkusen, but Sunderland view him as a key captain. Le Bris said Xhaka loves the club and wants to build its future.