Piratas de Quebradillas 90:105 Aguada Santeros 
San German 98:96 Capitanes de Arecibo 
Mets de Guaynabo 102:129 Criollos de Caguas 
Leones De Ponce 81:77 Vaqueros de Bayamon 
Indiana Fever W 111:87 Los Angeles Sparks W 
Metros de Santiago 97:98 Caneros 
Vancouver Bandits 94:88 Winnipeg Sea Bears 
Seattle Storm W 105:90 Atlanta Dream W 
The Sharks 79:70 Arturo Prat San Felipe 
Woodville Warriors W 85:87 North Adelaide Rockets W 
Melbourne Tigers W 80:70 Dandenong Rangers W 
Sandringham W 106:65 Bendigo Braves W 
North Gold Coast Seahawks W 84:91 Logan Thunder W 
Canterbury Rams 93:77 Bay Hawks 
Nunawading W 77:74 Mt. Gambier W 
Manly W. W 93:56 Bankstown Bruins W 
Newcastle Falcons W 86:36 Penrith P. W 
Sturt Sabres W 111:51 Eastern Mavericks W 
South Adelaide Panthers W 98:68 Central Districts Lions W 
West Adelaide Bearcats W 105:57 Southern Tigers W 
Woodville Warriors 114:112 North Adelaide Rockets 
Melbourne Tigers 99:76 Dandenong 
Sandringham Sabres 110:102 Bendigo Braves 
North Gold Coast Seahawks 85:105 Logan Thunder 
Nunawading 110:100 Mt Gambier 
Manly W. 92:84 Bankstown Bruins 
Newcastle Falcons 84:70 Penrith P. 
Sturt Sabres 115:79 Eastern Mavericks 
Forestville Eagles W 62:72 Norwood Flames W 
West Adelaide Bearcats 121:94 Southern Tigers 
In a recent transfer move, Chelsea tried to sign midfielder Granit Xhaka with an £8 million bid, but Sunderland quickly turned it down. The club has made it clear that the experienced player is not available for any price right now.
Sunderland’s management insists that Xhaka is a key part of their plans, and they have no interest in selling him during this transfer window.
What This Means for Chelsea’s Search
Chelsea has been looking to strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season. Xhaka, known for his strong passing and defensive skills, seemed like a good fit. However, Sunderland’s rejection means the London club will need to look elsewhere.
- Chelsea may now target other midfielders on the market.
- The rejection shows Sunderland’s determination to keep their best players.
- Xhaka’s contract with Sunderland still has time left, giving them strong negotiation power.
Granit Xhaka’s Value to Sunderland
Xhaka has been a reliable presence in Sunderland’s midfield, bringing experience and leadership to the team. His ability to control the game’s tempo and break up opponent attacks makes him hard to replace.
The club’s decision to reject the offer highlights how much they depend on him for their upcoming matches. Fans can expect to see him stay with Sunderland, at least for now.
What Comes Next for Both Clubs
Sunderland will continue building their squad around Xhaka, while Chelsea must rethink their transfer strategy. The rejected bid puts pressure on Chelsea to act fast if they want to secure a top midfielder before the deadline.
For now, Xhaka remains a Sunderland player, and the club shows no signs of changing their mind. The transfer saga may not be over, but this round clearly goes to Sunderland.