Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso will take the helm as Chelsea's new manager, signing a four-year contract set to begin on July 1, 2026. His arrival follows a turbulent season for the London club, which concluded with a disappointing 10th-place finish in the Premier League.

Bayer Leverkusen concluded the 2025/26 Bundesliga season in sixth place, a significant shift from their historic 2023/24 double-winning campaign, as a major squad overhaul and coaching changes impacted their momentum.

Liverpool Football Club has officially parted ways with head coach Arne Slot following a significantly underperforming 2025/26 season. Captain Virgil van Dijk offered a message of thanks to the departing coach.

Álvaro Arbeloa, the outgoing interim manager of Real Madrid, reportedly offered his services to Bayer Leverkusen but was turned down by the Bundesliga club. Leverkusen's ongoing search for a new head coach faces multiple challenges, impacting potential player acquisitions.

Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nathaniel Brown has emerged as a prime transfer target for Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich, with a potential £52 million move on the horizon.

Chelsea is reportedly considering a move for Stuttgart's versatile midfielder Angelo Stiller as they prepare for a significant squad rebuild under new head coach Xabi Alonso. The potential transfer comes as the club seeks to reinforce its midfield options for the upcoming season.

Real Madrid is reportedly considering a former Bundesliga coach as a contingency plan, should their primary target, Jose Mourinho, not be secured for the coveted managerial position. Mourinho remains the overwhelming favourite for the role.

Newly-crowned champions Bayer Leverkusen visit Signal Iduna Park to face a desperate Borussia Dortmund side battling for Champions League qualification. Can Xabi Alonso's unbeaten juggernaut maintain their perfect record, or will Dortmund's European ambitions fuel a statement victory?