Sport: Granit

Clearly we wouldn't be at this stage if Xhaka wasn't interested in leaving.

Chelsea have moved swiftly in the summer transfer window under Xabi Alonso's management, with the club's sporting leadership actively working to build a competitive squad.

Former Switzerland assistant coach Giorgio Contini has hit out at recent transfer speculation surrounding Granit Xhaka, insisting all focus should be on their World Cup knockout clash with Algeria.

Chelsea have shown strong interest in signing Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka in a surprise move that would reunite him with manager Xabi Alonso.