In a significant development for Chelsea FC, Xabi Alonso has been appointed as the club’s new head coach for the upcoming season. This change in leadership has prompted the London club to identify a select group of players deemed untouchable, confirming they will remain at Stamford Bridge.
Details: As reported by The Athletic, Chelsea has compiled a list of indispensable players who will not be made available for transfer. This list includes Reece James, Cole Palmer, Moisés Caicedo, Estêvão Willian, Levi Colwill, João Pedro, and Josh Acheampong.
Additionally, Xabi Alonso is reportedly focused on retaining Enzo Fernández at the club and intends to personally persuade the midfielder to continue his career with Chelsea.
In other news, Manchester United and Manchester City have joined the race to acquire Marc Cucurella, with Chelsea setting a price tag of approximately €50 million for the Spaniard, which has piqued the interest of several top European clubs.