Chelsea already received Xabi Alonso green light as manager decides on new job

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SportFootballChelsea FCChelsea are pursuing Xabi Alonso in the hope the Spaniard will become the club's new long-term head coachXabi Alonso had already expressed his interest in managing in the Premier League before reports emerged claiming he is open to the Chelsea job. Alonso features on the Blues' shortlist for a new permanent manager, following the sacking of Liam Rosenior in April.Chelsea have opened talks with the Spaniard's representatives and, according to The Athletic, the 44-year-old is interested in taking charge at Stamford Bridge this summer.It may surprise some given Alonso's connections with Liverpool, where he lifted the Champions League as a player and had been tipped to replace Arne Slot due to his disastrous campaign in charge of the Reds.

But Slot is expected to keep his job despite mounting pressure and even boos from his own fans during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.FOLLOW OUR CHELSEA FB PAGE! Latest Blues news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageAlonso's blocked return to Liverpool makes his desire to become Chelsea's new manager less of a surprise.

Lacklustre results, question marks over his tactics and reports of unrest in the dressing room were rumoured to be the causes of his exit, which was described as a "mutual agreement".Looking ahead to his potential arrival at Chelsea, the Blues are aiming to have a new head coach in place by mid-June. Whether or not they secure Champions League qualification, the club are preparing for a busy summer and plan to bring in at least a new centre-back, central midfielder and left-sided winger.Alonso, based on suggestions he is open to the Chelsea job, does not appear to be put off by the failure of the Blues' managers under the club's new ownership in recent times.