Chelsea Considers Offer for Xabi Alonso

Chelsea are reportedly weighing up a move for Xabi Alonso to take over as the club's manager, according to The Athletic.

However, the report clarifies that the London club is still actively searching for their next head coach, and nothing is set in stone yet. Besides the 44-year-old Spaniard, the other two prominent candidates being considered are outgoing Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola and Fulham's Marco Silva, who is also a target for Benfica.

Alonso has been unattached since January, when he was sacked by Real Madrid following their Supercopa de España final loss to Barcelona. Meanwhile, Chelsea has dismissed two managers this season alone: Enzo Maresca in January and Liam Rosenior in April. As a result, Callum MacFarlane will temporarily lead the team until the end of the campaign.