Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has firmly expressed his desire to keep midfielder Enzo Fernandez at Stamford Bridge despite escalating exit rumours. The Argentinian international has been intensely linked with a move to Real Madrid after his agent allegedly explored summer exit options, but his new club manager remains determined to retain him.
Xabi Alonso has spoken of his excitement and honour at taking charge of Chelsea, using his first press conference as head coach to outline his ambitions for the club and his eagerness to return to the Premier League after years away from English football.
Alejandro Garnacho’s turbulent time at Stamford Bridge looks set to reach a premature conclusion following comments from new Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso. The Argentine international, who arrived in West London with high expectations just twelve months ago, is now being linked with a move away as the club looks to reshape its squad.
Xabi Alonso has expressed his immense excitement regarding the vast potential of his new Chelsea squad after officially taking charge at Stamford Bridge. The 44-year-old tactician has issued a firm demand for relentless hard work during pre-season, promising disillusioned supporters that a prosperous new era is on the horizon.
Chelsea have suffered a significant blow in their summer transfer plans after Sunderland swiftly rejected an opening bid for Granit Xhaka. The Blues reportedly submitted an offer to reunite the midfielder with new manager Xabi Alonso, but Sunderland have deemed it "unacceptable" and insisted that he is not for sale under any circumstances.
Chelsea have reportedly entered talks with the representatives of Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka over a potential summer move to Stamford Bridge. The veteran Switzerland international is said to be open to the move, which would see him reunite with Xabi Alonso after their historic title-winning campaign together at Bayer Leverkusen.
Chelsea have moved swiftly to secure their first major signing of the summer, reportedly reaching a £47 million agreement for Atalanta’s rising star Marco Palestra. The 21-year-old Italy international has chosen Stamford Bridge over a move to Inter Milan, handing new manager Xabi Alonso a significant boost ahead of his debut campaign in west London.
Liam Delap is reportedly determined to remain at Chelsea for "at least another season" as he seeks to silence his critics following a frustrating debut campaign. The 23-year-old striker is prepared to fight for his place in west London despite seeing his opportunities limited by stiff competition up front and a string of poorly-timed injuries.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has voiced his confusion over the club’s managerial direction following the shock dismissal of Arne Slot. With Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola now the frontrunner to take the hotseat, Carragher believes the Reds have missed a massive trick by allowing Xabi Alonso to slip through their fingers and join Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Chelsea have reportedly rejected multiple formal approaches for young defender Josh Acheampong after handing him an elite status at Stamford Bridge. The 20-year-old academy graduate has apparently been deemed completely untouchable by club officials, safeguarding his long-term future in west London despite growing interest from several Premier League rivals.
Speculation has reached fever pitch regarding a potential blockbuster move that would see Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz reunite with his former mentor Xabi Alonso at Chelsea. Despite a challenging debut season at Anfield following a record-breaking move from the Bundesliga, the Germany international remains a top-tier talent linked with the Premier League's biggest projects.
Saturday afternoon's news that Liverpool had sacked Arne Slot unquestionably came as a shock - not because it was the wrong decision, but because very few people actually thought that they'd do it. After being forced to sit through one of the worst title defences in Premier League history, Reds fans had lost as much faith in the club as they had the coach.
Guti believes a “serious and major” incident inside the dressing room led to Xabi Alonso’s shock dismissal by Real Madrid. The former midfielder also criticised the current squad, claiming the team lacks balance, identity and collective strength.
Former Chelsea midfielder Gus Poyet has backed the club's decision to appoint Xabi Alonso instead of pursuing a sensational return for Jose Mourinho. Despite Alonso's recent struggles in La Liga, Poyet believes the Spaniard's modern tactical approach and a lack of European football at Stamford Bridge will create the perfect environment for him to build a new identity.
So there we have it: England's 2026 World Cup squad is confirmed and it will go down as one of the most contentious of all time. Manager Thomas Tuchel has made it abundantly clear from the outset that he isn't afraid to ruffle some feathers with his decisions, and he has stayed true to his word with his divisive selections for the Three Lions' latest bid to end an agonising wait for a first major trophy since 1966.
John Arne Riise has explained to GOAL why Arne Slot appears set to fend off sack threats at Liverpool, with it being claimed that Xabi Alonso “would have waited” for the Reds if they were interested. The World Cup winner is heading back to the Premier League, but his next port of call will be Stamford Bridge with Chelsea - rather than the familiar surroundings of Anfield.
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