✗ Deal collapsed
Deal collapsed — talks ended
State of the deal
Chelsea's pursuit of Granit Xhaka has collapsed after Sunderland rejected an £8m bid. Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris declared the pursuit "closed," stating Xhaka wants to stay, as reported by Andy Hunter (The Guardian). Keith Downie (Sky Sports) also reported Xhaka turned down the move, reaffirming his desire to remain at Sunderland.
Timeline · 9 reports
- Oli Gent426 Jul
Deal off
Chelsea's £8 million bid for Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka has been rejected, with the Black Cats issuing a hands-off warning. Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris confirmed the topic is closed, stating Xhaka wants to remain at the Stadium of Light. The Swiss international was r
- Daniel Orme426 Jul
Deal off
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris confirmed that midfielder Granit Xhaka will not be joining Chelsea. The Black Cats rejected an £8 million bid from Chelsea earlier this summer, and Xhaka has committed his future to Sunderland, stating he loves the club and wants to stay.
- Andy Hunter226 Jul
Deal off
Régis Le Bris has declared Chelsea's pursuit of Granit Xhaka "closed," stating the Sunderland captain wants to stay. Chelsea made an £8m bid for the midfielder, but Sunderland immediately rejected it. Le Bris confirmed the topic is closed and Xhaka is committed to Sunderland.
- Daily Mail Staff326 Jul
Deal off
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has definitively stated that midfielder Granit Xhaka will not be leaving the club. Chelsea had attempted to sign the Swiss international, who was instrumental in the Black Cats finishing in European spots. Le Bris insists the topic is now closed,
- Bobby Vincent44 Jul
Deal off
Chelsea's pursuit of midfielder Granit Xhaka has ended after Sunderland rejected an £8million bid and Xhaka opted not to force an exit. The Blues are also open to selling Andrey Santos this summer, while Enzo Fernandez is expected to remain at Stamford Bridge after Real Madrid de
- Stephen Killen43 Jul
Deal off
Chelsea expressed interest in Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka and made an initial £8 million bid. Sunderland rebuffed Chelsea's approaches, stating Xhaka is not for sale at any price. The 33-year-old is intent on helping Sunderland in their Europa League campaign.
- Keith Downie2First3 Jul
Deal off
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has reportedly turned down a move to Chelsea. The Swiss player has reaffirmed his desire to remain with Sunderland and lead them into Europe. Sunderland had previously stated he was unavailable for transfer.
Source ↗via X - Dharmesh Sheth2First3 Jul
Done
Granit Xhaka has re-affirmed his commitment to Sunderland and will stay at the club. The midfielder was initially attracted to working with Xabi Alonso at Chelsea, but leading Sunderland into Europe was a decisive factor in his decision.
Source ↗via X - BBC Sport Staff3First3 Jul
Offer rejected
Marco Gabbiadini discussed Chelsea's rejected £8m bid for Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka. The offer for the player was turned down by his current club.