Chelsea have now appointed Xabi Alonso as their new manager, and they are looking to plug the gaps in their squad ahead of the next season.
Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager, and the 44-year-old is already looking to improve the team in the summer.
According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Spanish manager is looking to sign Patrik Schick, Brahim Diaz, and Dani Ceballos in the upcoming transfer window.
Alonso worked with Schick at Bayer Leverkusen, and he was an important player for the Spaniard. Chelsea need more quality in their attacking unit, and the experienced Czech Republic International striker could be a very handy option for them. He will help create opportunities for his teammates and also find the back of the net.
The opportunity to move to England could be exciting for him. The Czech striker is at the peak of his career, and this is the right time for him to take on a new challenge. Given his age, he could be available for a reasonable fee as well.
Liam Delap has been quite underwhelming for Chelsea, and he has scored just one goal this season. The Blues need to replace him, and it would be ideal for the club to sign the Bayer Leverkusen striker. The 30-year-old striker has scored 22 goals this season and picked up 4 assists thus far in the 2025/26 campaign.
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On the other hand, Alonso worked with Brahim Diaz and Dani Ceballos at Real Madrid. Both players need to move on in search of regular football, and a move to Chelsea could be attractive to them. The West London outfit need more cutting-edge in the final third, and Diaz could be the ideal utility man for them.
The Moroccan international is capable of operating as a centre-forward as well as on the flanks. His versatility would be a huge bonus. He will help create opportunities and find the back of the net as well. Diaz s at the peak of his career, and this is the right time for him to join a club where he can play every week.
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Meanwhile, Ceballos has played in England before with Arsenal, and he knows the Premier League. He could settle in quickly at Chelsea and make an immediate impact. He will help them control games better. The Spaniard will add composure, technical ability, and control alongside Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez. Signing Ceballos would allow Fernandez to operate with more freedom.
