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Xabi Alonso Reportedly Targets Alavés Midfielder Antonio Blanco for Chelsea

A Fichajes report frames the move as a low-cost option that could prompt Alavés to cash in before Blanco's 2027 deal ends.

Overview

  • Spanish outlet Fichajes, amplified by UK sites, linked Alonso to 25-year-old Antonio Blanco as a summer target for Chelsea.
  • Reports suggest a transfer fee near €10 million, a valuation described across coverage as a low-risk option for the club.
  • Blanco is presented as a defensive or central midfielder who featured regularly for Alavés this season and is valued for his leadership.
  • Coverage notes Blanco’s contract runs through 2027, which could create selling pressure on Alavés to avoid losing him on a free transfer next year.
  • All reports emphasize the link is unconfirmed and speculative with no public approach, bid, or club or player confirmation to date.