Revealed: Why Granit Xhaka has turned his back on Chelsea to stay with Sunderland

Granit Xhaka to Chelsea OFF as transfer breaks down after Sunderland star performs U-turn

'Fake news' and a £30m valuation – Inside Granit Xhaka’s failed Chelsea move as Sunderland flexes its muscles

Granit Xhaka makes final Sunderland transfer decision as clear Chelsea message sent

Xhaka staying at Sunderland despite Chelsea bid

Granit Xhaka reaffirms commitment to Sunderland after Chelsea transfer saga

James Copley’s Sunderland notebook: Chelsea’s Google Doc transfer mess, Granit Xhaka twist, Chris Rigg and Joe Cowan

Dutch media tout Lutsharel Geertruida for Premier League return following Sunderland exit

Granit Xhaka breaks silence on Chelsea transfer as Blues prepare for second bid

Sunderland hand professional contracts to two more Academy of Light starlets

Why Sunderland are selling Eliezer Mayenda explained as Stade Rennais close in on bumper deal

Sunderland forward heading to France in €25m transfer deal

Granit Xhaka breaks silence on Chelsea transfer as Sunderland brace for second bid

Sunderland’s hidden transfer strategy emerges as Florent Ghisolfi protects value under new rules

Man United, Everton and Leeds all in for Karl Darlow, EFL clubs battle for Man City hotshot and Sunderland receive £22m bid for Eliezer Mayenda: WINDOW WATCH

How Sunderland's Granit Xhaka saga will play out - and who holds the decisive hand

Sunderland pre-season training plan confirmed as club issue update on World Cup cohort

Sunderland transfer news: Frontrunners emerge in Eliezer Mayenda race as major fee details revealed

Sunderland and Aston Villa-linked talent reportedly set to decide transfer future 'next week'

Sunderland Women unveil first summer signing in latest show of intent from Bay Collective

The Sunderland midfielder whose World Cup performances show he can be like a new signing next season

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Granit Xhaka issues 19-word response to Chelsea transfer question after historic World Cup win

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Chelsea transfer news: Blues to be 'blocked' from signing Premier League midfielder?

Who is reported Sunderland, Brighton and Everton transfer target Pape Gueye

Sunderland pre-season chance opens up for highly-rated academy stars as Régis Le Bris call looms

Sunderland transfer news: Frontrunners emerge in Eliezer Mayenda race as major fee details revealed

Granit Xhaka’s Sunderland SCR book value explained amid improved Chelsea transfer bid

'Embarrassing' - Ex-Sunderland figure delivers verdict on Granit Xhaka and Anthony Patterson transfer talk

Sunderland bolster Régis Le Bris's backroom team with hire of former Spurs and Brentford man

Sunderland confirm first professional contract for promising academy defender

The UEFA financial announcement that highlights the balancing act Sunderland have this summer and beyond

Florent Ghisolfi facing under-the-radar triple Sunderland contract decision after summer window closes

Sunderland transfer news: Striker exit confirmed while youngster lands National League move

Chelsea to test Sunderland's resolve with improved second Granit Xhaka bid as firm stance emerges

Brian Brobbey £34m claim emerges as Sunderland linked with Everton target – transfer round-up

Will Sunderland receive Dan Neil compensation after Rangers move? FA, SFA and FIFA rules explained

Why Dan Neil picked Rangers as his next club - and the Sunderland alumni who helped him make his mind up

Former Sunderland academy forward joins Northern League Division One club

Dan Neil targeting trophies after becoming Rangers' fifth signing of summer

Chelsea set to submit second bid for Granit Xhaka after £8m opening offer was rejected out of hand by Sunderland

Sunderland transfer news: Striker exit confirmed while youngster lands National League move

Kevin Phillips delivers verdict on Granit Xhaka's Sunderland future amid Chelsea transfer interest

Sunderland transfer news: La Liga club enters race for Eliezer Mayenda as interest grows

Sunderland defender deal confirmed as contract details are revealed

Sunderland handed contract boost as highly-rated defender signs new two-year deal

Chelsea transfer news: Blues eye £80m gem Arsenal saw enquiry rejected for after Granit Xhaka setback

Sunderland transfer Q&A: Xhaka and Mayenda latest plus club's strategy this summer explained

How Sunderland could unlock £60.5m+ SCR transfer boost with 15 players facing uncertain futures

Dan Neil transfer twist with next move set to be confirmed after Sunderland exit

Stefan Schwarz makes 'tough' Granit Xhaka transfer admission as Chelsea move for Sunderland talisman

Dan Neil’s first words revealed after Rangers beat Southampton to ex-Sunderland captain

Former Sunderland, Newcastle United and Cardiff City striker makes non-league switch aged 42

Dan Neil transfer twist emerges after Rangers and Southampton interest following Sunderland exit

Granit Xhaka ‘orchestrating’ Sunderland exit as Chelsea’s ‘embarrassing’ bid sparks anger – what nationals say

Eliezer Mayenda to Porto transfer claim rubbished as triple-sourced Sunderland update emerges

Sunderland star Noah Sadiki reveals why he rejected Belgium before DR Congo’s England World Cup clash

Alan Shearer tears into Chelsea over ‘embarrassing’ Granit Xhaka transfer bid and backs Sunderland

'Embarrassment' – Chelsea destroyed by Alan Shearer over Granit Xhaka transfer

Former Sunderland and Hartlepool United defender confirms Gateshead exit

Stefan Schwarz makes 'tough' Granit Xhaka transfer admission as Chelsea move for Sunderland talisman

Sunderland could repeat history with Granit Xhaka sale to Chelsea – and it wouldn't be all bad

Former Switzerland man airs frustration over Granit Xhaka to Chelsea speculation

Swiss anger at World Cup over Granit Xhaka Chelsea transfer talks – 'Should be talking about Algeria'

Chelsea hypocrisy after Enzo Maresca blast as Sunderland fear Granit Xhaka sour taste

Granit Xhaka, Sunderland and Chelsea - what's next, fee question assessed and what it means for the Black Cats

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Sunderland chief gives subtle Granit Xhaka transfer hint amid Chelsea chase

The Sunderland duo hoping to bring an end to England's World Cup dreams

Sunderland Women get mixed contract news for 2026/27 as youngster signs up but striker departs

I played for Sunderland and Arsenal too – here’s where Granit Xhaka will end up after Chelsea 'insult'

England and ex-Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford gives fascinating Thomas Tuchel insight ahead of DR Congo tie

Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats 'make enquiry' for defender about to become a free agent

Florent Ghisolfi reacts as Sunderland youngster completes League One loan move

Sunderland transfer news: Simon Adingra decision confirmed while new club joins Eliezer Mayenda race

Former Sunderland and Leeds United defender joins PFA free agents for pre-season training

Chemsdine Talbi stuns Brian Brobbey’s Netherlands as Sunderland World Cup drama unfolds

Former Sunderland, Hartlepool United and Peterborough United defender makes non-league switch aged 32

Florent Ghisolfi reacts as Sunderland youngster completes League One loan move

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Eliezer Mayenda Sunderland transfer latest with chase unaffected by contract news

Sunderland Women make major appointment with arrival of former Lionesses coach

Sunderland Women's new ownership make major behind-scenes hire in statement of intent

Could Xhaka leave Sunderland? Here's what he said on final day of season...

Phil Smith: Sunderland will be realistic about Granit Xhaka situation - but Chelsea need to get real

Sunderland reject Chelsea's opening bid for Granit Xhaka - shock fee details revealed

Omar Alderete injury update after Sunderland defender suffers scare on World Cup duty

Chris Rigg handed Sunderland transfer verdict as England prediction and Luka Modric comparison emerge

Sunderland reject Chelsea's opening bid for Granit Xhaka - shock fee details revealed

Sunderland reiterate Granit Xhaka transfer stance after opening Chelsea bid rejected

Chelsea transfer news: Granit Xhaka bid made as Sunderland make decision on 'valuation' of Premier League midfielder

Sunderland accuse Chelsea of 'insulting' offer for Granit Xhaka after shock £8m bid rejected as Blues are told ex-Arsenal star is NOT for sale at any price

Granit Xhaka performs transfer U-turn as £8m Chelsea bid rejected by Sunderland

Sunderland get tough over Granit Xhaka to Chelsea transfer after Premier League rivals make bid

Chelsea see £8million Granit Xhaka bid rejected as Sunderland insist they WON'T sell star

Sunderland defender reflects on 'perfect move' to League Two newcomers York City

Granit Xhaka's huge transfer U-turn after reaching agreement on Chelsea move

Granit Xhaka's Sunderland influence assessed amid Chelsea links