Xabi Alonso keen on signing Real Madrid defender for Chelsea | OneFootball

Alvaro Carreras has once again emerged as a potential departure from Real Madrid.

Although the left-back is keen to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu, SPORT (h/t Bernabeu Digital) reports that Xabi Alonso continues to view him as one of his priority targets and remains determined to bring him to Chelsea.

The Spanish coach has identified Carreras as a key signing from the moment he took charge in London and believes the defender would fit perfectly into his long-term project at Stamford Bridge.

A long-standing admiration

Xabi Alonso’s interest in Carreras dates back to his appointment as Chelsea manager, but it intensified following Marc Cucurella’s move to Real Madrid.

With Chelsea needing to strengthen the left side of their defense, the Real Madrid left-back has remained at the top of Alonso’s wishlist for several weeks.

Xabi Alonso wants Carreras at Chelsea. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

However, Real Madrid have already informed the Premier League club that they will not entertain offers for the Spaniard, although proposals around €50 million could test their resolve.

Despite the possibility of a steep price tag, Alonso has not abandoned hope of completing the transfer, and Chelsea could still decide to match Madrid’s asking price.

Carreras wants to stay

Having already sold Fran Garcia, Real Madrid are unlikely to want to part ways with Carreras as well this summer.

Moreover, the biggest obstacle for Chelsea in their pursuit of the defender may be the player himself.

Carreras wants to stay at Real Madrid. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Indeed, Carreras wants to remain in Madrid after arriving only a year ago and still believes he can establish himself at the club.

The former Benfica full-back arrived at the Bernabeu with a reputation as one of Europe’s most promising young left-backs.

However, after a season in which he failed to cement a regular starting place, and with the arrival of Cucurella, he has slipped down the pecking order.

A move to Chelsea could offer him the opportunity to become an undisputed starter under a coach who has shown consistent faith in him.

If he stays in Madrid, he is expected to play a secondary role behind Cucurella, who has been signed to become the club’s first-choice left-back.