Sunderland turned down an £8 million bid from Chelsea for Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka.
Xhaka said he will remain at Sunderland, attracted by the prospect of Europa League football next season.
The player has two years left on his contract signed last summer.
His continued presence may boost Sunderland’s defensive stability odds.
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