The Guardian share what Chelsea are prepared to do in order to appoint Xabi Alonso | OneFootball

Xabi Alonso wants assurances over certain elements at Chelsea, including a say over signings before accepting the job according to reports.

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Chelsea are once again in the midst of searching for a new head coach having sacked Liam Rosenior last month, less than four months after appointing him.

Rosenior became the second head coach to leave Stamford Bridge this season, following Enzo Maresca’s exit in January.

Xabi Alonso wants a say in transfer before accepting Chelsea job

Chelsea reportedly want to have their new head coach in place before the start of the World Cup next month, with there thought to be a shortlist of five or six names.

Alonso is believed to be the preferred candidate, whilst Andoni Iraola remains a strong candidate to replace Rosenior.

Chelsea are said to have made checks on Marco Silva, Filipe Luis and Oliver Glasner, but they aren’t thought to feature highly in their thinking currently.

The Blues are said to have held positive talks with Alonso, with more progress on a potential deal expected after Saturday’s FA Cup final.

Chelsea’s players are thought to feel Alonso is the ideal candidate, but The Guardian have reported he wants assurances over certain elements at the club, including a say over signings.

The report adds early indications are Chelsea are prepared to give Alonso what he needs, and they seemingly have a free run at the Spaniard currently.

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Chelsea have no intention of selling Joao Pedro this summer, despite the striker attracting interest from Spanish champions Barcelona.

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Pedro is said to be one of Chelsea’s “untouchables” and has scored 20 goals in all competitions this season, with 15 of those coming in the Premier League.

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