Le Bris shuts door on Chelsea's Xhaka pursuit

Sunderland boss declares captain Granit Xhaka is staying put despite Chelsea bid.

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What happened. Régis Le Bris has declared Chelsea's pursuit of Granit Xhaka closed, insisting the captain wants to stay at Sunderland.

• Chelsea made an £8m bid for Xhaka this month.
• New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso wanted reunion with Xhaka.
• Xhaka helped Sunderland qualify for Europa League last season.

“Granit wants to stay in Sunderland”

— Régis Le Bris

Sunderland will keep their influential captain as they prepare for Europa League campaign.

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