Why forgotten £15m man Aaron Anselmino can be Xabi Alonso’s dark horse at Chelsea
With the season over, Xabi Alonso is now a little over a month from taking office, and the incoming Chelsea manager will have to make…
Will Butcher Archives: 05/2026
Plan B for £39m star as Chelsea receive multiple enquiries for Blues ‘machine’
If Chelsea are to have a successful transfer window, they need to raise funds. Having missed out on Europe, the best way to do that…
BlueCo’s Xabi Alonso plan backfires as Chelsea learn Joao Pedro’s stance on Barcelona move
The hiring of Xabi Alonso was not only a coup for Chelsea, but among the many reasons for hiring the Spaniard, they believed it would…
Joao Pedro set for showdown meeting with Xabi Alonso as Barcelona and Deco arrive in London
Chelsea’s stance on Joao Pedro has not changed, and yet, Barcelona are pushing hard to sign the striker, with Deco landing in London to discuss…
Xabi Alonso to make Mike Maignan decision with Chelsea ‘highly interested’, but there’s a problem
The Premier League season is over, and Chelsea ended a dismal season in typically poor fashion. It makes this summer all the more important, and…
Xabi Alonso wants to sign Geovany Quenda’s £70m teammate to solve Chelsea defensive crisis
Levi Colwill’s return and Jorrel Hato’s improving form has certainly helped Chelsea look more sturdy, but Xabi Alonso wants a new signing at centre-back and…
Petr Cech compares Chelsea’s 2004-05 side to current Arsenal XI and Blues fans will love it
For many, Chelsea’s 2004-05 side was the best the Premier League has ever seen. But Arsenal could be about to do the double, and Petr…
Opta Supercomputer rates Chelsea’s chances of qualifying for the Europa League
There is plenty of optimism back at Stamford Bridge again with Chelsea appointing Xabi Alonso and then beating Tottenham on Tuesday – but what are…
Matt Law told something ‘really interesting’ about Xabi Alonso’s role as Chelsea manager
There is no doubt that Xabi Alonso will be given more power than any manager appointed at Chelsea by BlueCo. But Matt Law has been…
What Frank Leboeuf texted Behdad Eghbali after Chelsea confirmed Xabi Alonso
The announcement confirming Xabi Alonso as Chelsea’s next manager has been met with delight, excitement, optimism and even some praise for BlueCo – and Frank…
