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🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea are optimistic about luring Alonso to Stamford Bridge with positive early discussions. Chelsea feel his style of play suits squad. The unknown now is whether Alonso decides to move to England or take a break. Suggestions that he is waiting for Liverpool have been DOWNPLAYED.

Chelsea have also MET with Iraola. Something that has been acknowledged by the recruitment department is the need for the team to become more physical. That heightens the appeal of Iraola. There is a sense he is capable of scaling up to a bigger job.

It is understood that Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola have emerged as the TOP picks for the Chelsea role. Other managers are still under consideration, though, and Chelsea are not expected to rush a final decision on who to appoint.

🔗 Jacob Steinberg - Guardian

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