Chelsea working on two surprise transfers as Xabi Alonso plan becomes crystal clear

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08:34, Tue, Jul 28, 2026 Updated: 08:41, Tue, Jul 28, 2026 Xabi Alonso reportedly wants to add experience to his squad this summer (Image: Getty)Chelsea are reportedly working on a surprise deal to sign Jordan Henderson on a free transfer. That form, in addition to his experience at international level, saw him called up by England for the World Cup.The former Liverpool stalwart featured for six minutes in the Three Lions' third group stage fixture against Panama before sustaining an injury during England's celebrations following their victory over Mexico.Henderson broke his arm while climbing over an advertising board and underwent surgery, yet remained with the squad throughout the tournament.Earlier in the summer, Chelsea had pursued another seasoned Premier League midfielder in Granit Xhaka.

"We need to be flexible and quick to act.Jordan Henderson has reportedly emerged as a surprise target for the Blues (Image: Getty)"The main thing is that we have a clear idea, a clear plan that we have built. I can't give you that number."But for sure, we need to have options because you know that we could be unlucky with injuries so we need to prepare for that."We can have different circumstances.

We need to manage minutes. We have two cups as well, so we need to fight for them as hard as in the Premier League."Once we get the right balance in terms of qualities, personalities, maturity moments, hopefully we are looking at that when we start the first Premier League game in August."