Granit Xhaka breaks silence on Chelsea move as Sunderland exit looms

Granit Xhaka’s stance on a potential Chelsea move comes as Sunderland’s willingness to sell appears unlikely, with an £8 million opening bid reportedly rejected by the Championship club. Speaking through talkSPORT, the midfielder indicated he would not discuss transfer talk mid-tournament and said he wants to focus fully on the World Cup, adding he has “management” for such matters. On the pitch, Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0, with Xhaka playing the full 90 minutes as Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored, sending the side into the next round for the first knockout win at the tournament since 1938. Sunderland’s position matters more than Chelsea’s interest or Xhaka’s connection to manager Xabi Alonso. Xhaka helped Sunderland secure European football and a seventh-place finish after arriving last summer, playing 34 league games.