WIRE — Chelsea's bid for Granit Xhaka earlier this week caught everyone a bit by surprise, and it's now gone a little quiet after Sunderland rejected the Blues' opening offer. I'm reliably told, however, that this story is not over yet, as I first reported here for the Daily Briefing. "Yes, Chelsea are absolutely going to bid again The post Sources: Xabi Alonso still pushing for top transfer target as Chelsea prepare improved bid appeared first on CaughtOffside.
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