Chelsea, who’ve already seen Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior go away the membership earlier this 12 months, are surprisingly on the lookout for a 3rd everlasting supervisor in simply 5 months.
Having endured public nightmares in 2026 and damaged one undesirable report after one other, the Premier League giants have an actual job on their arms within the race to e-book any European journey for subsequent season.
Saturday’s 1-1 stalemate away at Liverpool was surprisingly the one level they picked up in seven consecutive Premier League video games, so followers round west London are in determined want of some much-needed stability.
However regardless of latest rumors linking him to former Bournemouth manager-to-be, Andoni Iraola, Stamford Bridge bosses seem to have recognized their main goal and are inching in direction of a blockbuster signing within the English capital.
The Athletic reported on Monday that Chelsea have begun negotiations with former Actual Madrid supervisor Xabi Alonso and that the 2 sides are near reaching an settlement.
Alonso eager to maneuver to west London
Alonso’s appointment might have precipitated a lot pleasure across the Spanish capital final summer season, however the 44-year-old undoubtedly flattered by deception.
There has all the time been hypothesis in regards to the former Bayer Leverkusen supervisor’s subsequent transfer after his keep on the Bernabéu was surprisingly simply eight months, and his departure in January despatched shockwaves via the soccer world.
Alonso, who has taken an prolonged break from the dugout and made it clear he’s in no rush to leap into a brand new journey, stays one of the vital sought-after coaches from throughout the continent.
Actual Madrid have as soon as once more didn’t carry silverware this season and are coping with points which have develop into a significant cleaning soap opera behind the scenes, however Alonso’s quick reign has not tarnished his repute.
Liverpool insist they haven’t any intention of parting methods with Arne Slott and are already planning for subsequent season underneath former supervisor Feynoord, derailing any potential emotional return to Anfield.
Nonetheless, reviews on Monday counsel that Alonso is now Chelsea’s primary goal for the west London supervisor, with the Blues hoping to agree a deal earlier than this summer season’s World Cup begins.
Alonso, who led Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title only a few years in the past, is alleged to have already given the inexperienced gentle for a blockbuster transfer to Stamford Bridge.
🚨 Chelsea are contemplating a deal to nominate Xabi Alonso as their subsequent head coach. 44 years outdated former #RMFC Though nothing has been determined but as the method continues, it was understood that bosses have been open to potentialities. Andoni Iraola can also be a robust candidate earlier than leaving the membership. #AFCB @athleticFC https://t.co/39GzR6Z1Nc
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) Could 11, 2026
Chelsea on the lookout for stability
Chelsea might have snatched a deserved 1-1 draw with a stable efficiency away to historic rivals Liverpool on the weekend, however the Blues have understandably been underneath plenty of scrutiny this season.
Presently languishing in ninth place, success within the FA Cup semi-final towards Leeds at Wembley on April 26 was only a small enhance for the English giants.
Chelsea, who haven’t received a Premier League sport since a 4-1 thrashing away to Europa League finalists Aston Villa on March 4, are additionally grappling with severe monetary points behind the scenes in west London.
The Blues should resolve some severe monetary points forward of the summer season, having introduced final month that they’d posted a £262m deficit, the largest pre-tax loss in Premier League historical past.
There’s actual hypothesis that they might be compelled to let go of numerous first-team superstars to make ends meet, with severe query marks remaining over the likes of Alejandro Garnacho, Liam Delap and midfield keeper Enzo Fernandes.
Chelsea have solely picked up one level within the Premier League since matchday 29…
We’re getting into Match Week 37 😬 pic.twitter.com/NLouQznSiV
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) Could 11, 2026
