Overview
- Chelsea have contacted Andoni Iraola’s camp and are conducting checks on Xabi Alonso and Marco Silva for the permanent role.
- Interim coach Calum McFarlane will lead the team through the season’s finish after guiding a 1-0 win over Leeds to reach the FA Cup final.
- The club’s group of sporting directors is gathering information on candidates and reporting findings to BlueCo before any advanced talks.
- Iraola has confirmed he will leave Bournemouth in June, Alonso is available after his January exit from Real Madrid, and Silva’s Fulham future remains unresolved.
- The search follows Liam Rosenior’s dismissal after a poor league run, with Chelsea targeting stability and a coach who can restore consistent top‑four form.