Chelsea are in talks to sign Sunderland’s Granit Xhaka.

Sunderland Experienced midfielders say that Granit Xhaka will not sell after the appearance Chelsea They have had discussions with the player’s camp about a possible move.

The 33-year-old Switzerland international, who is under contract until 2028, played a key role in the Black Cats’ promotion to Europe last season.

His agents are understood to have been in contact with Stamford Bridge – although club sources are yet to confirm.

But it is known that he will be open to meeting with his former coach Xabi Alonso ChelseaIn the year Winning the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich in 2024.

Personal terms not agreed upon. ChelseaHowever.

Sunderland They have qualified for the Europa League ChelseaLast season’s deadline day spending and he is known to have no financial pressure to sell key players. Sources at the club say they have no intention of leaving Xhaka.

The former:Arsenal The man against Switzerland at the World Cup – who missed just four league games for the Wearside club and won several accolades as Regis LeBron’s side finished seventh.

b ChelseaAny successful move would see a radical change in transfer policy, with the signing of a player who will turn 34 in September having fielded the youngest squad in the Premier League for the past two seasons. At that time, they did not pick a player who was 30 or older.

Members of the club’s leadership, including co-owner Behdad Eghbali, have admitted that adjustments are needed to improve recruitment.

Some of the criticism focused on the lack of leadership and threats to dress code, which is the former. Arsenal The captain received widespread praise for helping to build a new high Sunderland Last season.

The movement to move midfielders has been a part of it for a long time ChelseaIt comes amid growing speculation that Enzo Fernandez could join Real Madrid this summer.

Chelsea They did not receive a formal approach for the Argentina international and valued him at around £120m. However, Spanish sources suggest that Real Madrid have internal support for the move, including from club president Florentino Perez and new manager Jose Mourinho.

Chelsea They are ready to sign. Atalanta right back Marco PalestraSeveral players – including Alejandro Garnacho, Liam Delap, Malo Gusteau, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana and Tosin Adarabioyo – face uncertain futures.

Defender Marc Cucurella has already joined Real Madrid..