Xabi Alonso

Chelsea have finalised a 'full verbal agreement' to sign a Sunderland standout in a deal pushed by Xabi Alonso

Alonso is reported to have listed the Leeds man as a top target to replace Cucurella - but it would take an almighty offer, potentially three-times the cash the Whites invested, to have any chance of a deal

Fabrizio Romano and the Italian media disclose the role that the incoming Chelsea manager played in the deal for the youngster

A top source has claimed Chelsea just completed a major transfer without any input from Xabi Alonso, who only found out about the move via Fabrizio Romano's social media updates

The former Liverpool midfielder is expected to revamp a bloated Chelsea squad that will likely see a number of players moved on, while there are also sure to be some big-money additions

The Reds have received a boost in their quest to sign a winger, but they have failed to convince the Blues regarding a defender

The Blues have had approaches for the defender from two Premier League clubs, sources tell TEAMtalk

The transfer guru has shared what he has been about the Blues’ reported interest in the Germany international attacking midfielder

Liverpool are thundering towards an agreement to appoint Iraola as their new manager, and the real reason why the Reds never made any attempt to hire Alonso has been revealed

Former Chelsea star Desailly has exclusively told TEAMtalk why he thinks the Blues can challenge for the major trophies again under Alonso, with the former Real Madrid boss having a point to prove at Stamford Bridge

The incoming Chelsea boss worked with the attacker at Bayer Leverkusen, and sources tell TEAMtalk whether he could be able to sign him this summer

Chelsea could capitalise on Ibrahima Konate leaving Anfield by signing the Liverpool defender, and an elite team-mate might follow him

The Blues could make a jaw-dropping first move for Xabi Alonso, with a stunning report revealing their interest in a hugely valuable attacker

A report has named the four players who could leave Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window

Alonso has identified a red-hot centre-forward as a transfer 'priority' heading into the summer, while a report claims four players could leave