After overseeing one of the Premier League's most impressive recruitment drives last summer, Sunderland sporting director Florent Ghisolfi is looking to push on again with another statement signing

A move tailor-made for Xabi Alonso has been called OFF despite a full verbal agreement on personal terms being struck, and the player has 'personally informed' the Chelsea boss it's game over.

The transfer guru has brought an update on the Blues’ stance on signing the former Arsenal midfielder in the summer transfer window.

Sunderland were left furious by Chelsea's approach for their captain and have held direct talks with him while he's away at the World Cup, and now the Blues are the ones frustrated

The Premier League club have made an enquiry for a LaLiga star, but there are two Italian sides also keen on him, according to a reliable journalist

Chelsea’s interest has been driven by new head coach Xabi Alonso, who is eager to inject more proven leadership into his squad following his arrival at Stamford Bridge, and views Xhaka as the ideal addition

Sunderland are raging at the way Chelsea have gone about trying to land Granit Xhaka, unsettling the midfielder in the process, TEAMtalk can reveal

Sunderland have issued a firm response to speculation linking Granit Xhaka with a move to Chelsea

Chelsea have finalised a 'full verbal agreement' to sign a Sunderland standout in a deal pushed by Xabi Alonso

The Wearsiders have reached a firm decision on the future of a leading star after sources confirmed strong interest from within the Premier League and beyond

Sunderland are pushing hard to win the race for the 18-year-old, who is also wanted by Roma after he impressed this season, and his stock could rise further at the World Cup

A fresh report from Brazil claims the north London club have entered the race to sign a highly-rated Gremio star who is also being courted by a quartet of Premier League rivals

The Tigers are weighing up a move for the former Sunderland captain and could once again frustrate Middlesbrough among others, TEAMtalk can reveal

Aston Villa signed the 28-year-old just five months ago but an early exit is already on the cards, with Sunderland, Everton and Leeds among those considering moves

Rangers are looking to get the bulk of their transfer business done early this summer, and are on the verge of sealing two exciting additions

The Dutch manager could take his compatriot to a new level at the Premier League giants, according to a journalist

Sunderland are strongly considering a summer raid on Schalke for an outstanding midfielder, who Celtic have identified as their perfect ideal long-term replacement for a bona fide club legend, sources can confirm

A growing number of Premier League clubs are in contact with RB Leipzig regarding a talented and versatile defender ahead of the summer window, with Leeds United among the sides showing interest

Slot could finally complete a masterful signing after a Premier League transfer collapsed - and personal terms are already in place

United reportedly want 'a minimum of five' and probably six new signings this summer, while a £52m-rated Sunderland star, who sources confirm is wanted by Wilcox, has opened the door to a transfer