Big blow for Xabi Alonso as Chelsea transfer target confirms he's not moving

Big blow for Xabi Alonso as Chelsea transfer target confirms he's not moving

Chelsea look set to miss out on Granit Xhaka as the Swiss midfielder has now confirmed that his plan is to stay at Sunderland this summer. The former Arsenal midfielder has been a top Chelsea target this summer, with his former manager Xabi Alonso keen to work with him again. Xhaka had a star role […] The post Video: Big blow for Xabi Alonso as Chelsea transfer target confirms he’s not moving appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Granit Xhaka confirms he will stay at Sunderland, ends Chelsea and Xabi Alonso transfer hopes

Chelsea’s ambitious pursuit of Granit Xhaka has ended in disappointment, as the Swiss international has categorically confirmed his commitment to Sunderland, shutting the door on a high-profile reunion with Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge. Xhaka, who enjoyed a standout spell under Alonso’s management at Bayer Leverkusen, was considered a priority target for Chelsea’s summer rebuild. The club was eager to capitalise on his leadership qualities and…

Granit Xhaka: Chelsea target gives outright confirmation of plans after Sunderland left furious

Granit Xhaka has publicly made his plans clear for next season after uncertainty over his future caused by Chelsea pursuing the Sunderland captain.