Sunderland manager confirms Chelsea's pursuit of Xhaka is 'closed'
Le Bris: ‘Granit wants to stay in Sunderland’
Xabi Alonso managed midfielder at Leverkusen
Régis Le Bris has declared Chelsea’s pursuit of Granit Xhaka “closed” and insisted there is no prospect of Sunderland selling their influential captain this summer.
Xhaka played a major role in Sunderland qualifying for the Europa League on their return to the Premier League last season, prompting Chelsea to make an £8m bid for the 33-year-old this month. Xabi Alonso, the new Chelsea manager, is keen to be reunited with his former midfielder at Bayer Leverkusen.
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Sunderland retain their captain and key midfielder; Chelsea must seek alternative midfield reinforcement before the window closes.
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