Chelsea are set to make a second bid for Granit Xhaka after their initial offer was rejected by Sunderland. The midfielder is a key player for Sunderland, serving as captain and a crucial part of the team under Regis Le Bris. However, the recent appointment of Xabi Alonso as Chelsea manager has sparked interest in Xhaka, given their successful spell together at Bayer Leverkusen.
Xhaka's potential move to Chelsea has been a topic of discussion, with the Blues initially offering £8m for the player. This offer was swiftly rejected by Sunderland, prompting Chelsea to consider an improved bid. The new offer is expected to be in the region of £10m to £12.5m, with additional incentives.
Despite the increased offer, it remains to be seen whether Sunderland will be willing to sell Xhaka. The club spent £17.5m on the player just a year ago, making Chelsea's initial £8m offer seem insulting. Xhaka may also play a role in facilitating a move by exerting pressure on Sunderland from his end.
In other transfer news, Bournemouth are looking to make additions to their squad this summer. Meanwhile, Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Pedro Neto, a player currently with Premier League rivals Chelsea.
