Overview
- Chelsea’s pursuit advanced on Tuesday, with multiple reports saying initial talks with Xabi Alonso were encouraging.
- Fabrizio Romano reported Alonso has opened the door to a Premier League move after contacts with his agents, with no club decision yet.
- Chelsea are filling the vacancy created by April’s sacking of Liam Rosenior and are also considering Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva.
- Liverpool figures voiced concern about losing Alonso to a rival, as Jamie Carragher warned the club could regret it and fans have turned on Arne Slot.
- Alonso’s profile mixes a flawless 2023–24 title run with Bayer Leverkusen and a January exit from Real Madrid after reported clashes with senior players.