Xabi Alonso

Chelsea sources have refuted claims linking the club with a summer move for Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz, despite the inevitable speculation fueled by incoming manager Xabi Alonso's past relationship with the German international.

Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen has formally requested a transfer, seeking an exit from Stamford Bridge after struggling to secure a consistent starting role. The club is reportedly willing to accept a fee in excess of £15 million for the Denmark international.

FC Koln's promising winger Said El Mala has expressed a strong desire to join Chelsea this summer, as new manager Xabi Alonso prepares to take charge at Stamford Bridge. The 19-year-old German talent is reportedly a key target for the West London club.

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?