Former England captain Alan Shearer has strongly criticised Chelsea’s reported attempt to sign Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen.
LONDON, ENGLAND — Alan Shearer has condemned Chelsea’s reported bid for Granit Xhaka, describing the move as “embarrassing” and “unacceptable” as the Premier League club continues its transfer activities. According to reports in the British media, Chelsea recently made an approach for the Swiss midfielder as they seek to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
Shearer questioned the club’s transfer strategy and expressed surprise that Chelsea would target Xhaka after spending heavily on younger players in recent transfer windows. The former Newcastle United striker suggested that the proposed move does not fit the long-term project the club has repeatedly promoted.
Speaking about the reported bid, Shearer said Chelsea’s approach for the former Arsenal midfielder was difficult to understand and did not align with the direction the club claims to be taking. The football pundit maintained that the club should focus on building a balanced squad with a clear recruitment policy.
Xhaka enjoyed an impressive spell with Bayer Leverkusen, helping the German club achieve significant success since joining from Arsenal. The experienced midfielder remains one of Europe’s most respected central midfielders and has attracted interest from several clubs because of his leadership and consistency.
The development means Chelsea’s transfer plans will continue to attract scrutiny from former players and football analysts as the club looks to reshape its squad. Whether the reported interest in Xhaka develops into a formal deal may depend on the club’s priorities and the player’s willingness to return to the Premier League.
