Chelsea in talks to sign Sunderland's Xhaka
Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale amid reports Chelsea have entered talks over a move.
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Key People
Behdad Eghbali is a co-controlling owner of Chelsea Football Club.
Florentino Perez is the president of Real Madrid CF.
Granit Xhaka is a Swiss soccer midfielder.
Jose Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager with a celebrated coaching career.
Xabi Alonso is a former footballer and current manager known for his success in football both as a player and coach.
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Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale amid reports Chelsea have entered talks over a move.
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