**Chelsea have had a bid of £8m for midfielder Granit Xhaka rejected by Sunderland.**
The Switzerland international has been targeted by incoming Stamford Bridge manager Xabi Alonso, who previously worked with the 33-year-old during their Bundesliga title-winning campaign at Bayer Leverkusen.
However, Sunderland have dismissed the offer and insist their club captain is not for sale at any price.
Xhaka, previously of Arsenal, played a key role in helping the Black Cats secure Europa League qualification last season.
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