Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedMirror FootballUnverified source· 26 Jul 2026
Xhaka staying at Sunderland, says boss Le Bris
Sunderland boss shuts door on Chelsea after rejecting £8m bid.
G. Xhaka
player
Player
Granit Xhaka
Current club
Sunderland
Linked club
Chelsea
Reported fee
£8 million
What happened. Sunderland rejected an £8m Chelsea bid for Granit Xhaka, and manager Regis Le Bris has now said the midfielder is not leaving.
- Le Bris says topic is closed.
- Xhaka wants to stay and be captain.
- Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso was keen on reunion.
“No, this topic is closed. He has been really clear about his future.”
— Regis Le Bris
Xhaka had previously hinted at a possible move, but Le Bris has ended speculation.
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