Chelsea sent final transfer warning by Premier League rivals over former Arsenal star

Xabi Alonso had been driving Chelsea’s move for Granit Xhaka (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea have been to forget once and for all about making a renewed effort to sign Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka.

The Switzerland international appeared to have had his head turned earlier this month when the Blues made a surprise £8million bid.

Xhaka joined the Black Cats last summer and became an instant hit at the Stadium of Light, powering Regis Le Bris’ si...