Chelsea are ready to make a major concession and change the club’s transfer strategy in an attempt to convince Xabi Alonso to become their new manager. The Blues are on the lookout for Liam Rosenior’s replacement after Enzo Maresca’s successor was sacked last month following a dismal 106-day spell at the helm.

Xabi Alonso would turn Chelsea into Premier League title challengers within a year of taking the job. That’s the view of Scott Minto, who has called upon owners BlueCo to alter their

Xabi Alonso wants assurances on the ability to build a project if he’s to become the next Chelsea head coach according to reports.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES

Chelsea and Xabi Alonso have agreed a deal in principle and the Spaniard is now in line to become the club’s next manager after compromises were made on the subject of transfers. Several ‘structural details’ are still to be ironed out before the deal can be finalised and an announcement made.

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