EPL: Xabi Alonso set to become Chelsea’s next manager

Former Spain midfielder, Xabi Alonso, is believed to be the leading candidate to become Chelsea’s new manager, according to talkSPORT.

The Blues are hoping to appoint Liam Rosenior’s successor before the 2026 World Cup kicks off.

They have already made contact with Alonso, who is out of job after he was sacked by Real Madrid.

Fulham’s Marco Silva and outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola both remain on the list.

Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner and ex-Flamengo coach Filipe Luis are the other names under consideration.

Luis was a name Chelsea discussed before appointing Rosenior with talks eventually centring on a potential switch to Strasbourg prior to Gary O’Neil’s appointment.