Chelsea interested in Granit Xhaka to reunite midfielder with Xabi Alonso
Chelsea FC is reportedly interested in signing midfielder Granit Xhaka to reunite him with manager Xabi Alonso. Despite interest, Sunderland is determined to retain the player, and Chelsea remains cautious regarding the transfer fee.
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Granit Xhaka is at the World Cup with Switzerland, who have qualified for the last 32. Photograph: Jared C Tilton/Fifa/Getty Images Granit Xhaka is at the World Cup with Switzerland, who have qualified for the last 32. Photograph: Jared C Tilton/Fifa/Getty Images Chelsea Chelsea interested in Granit Xhaka to reunite midfielder with Xabi Alonso Sunderland want to keep former Leverkusen player
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