There is a feeling inside Chelsea that XABI Alonso would fit the style of play of the squad

 There is a feeling inside Chelsea that Alonso would : 

✅ Fit the style of play of the squad 

✅ Help control the dressing room 

✅ Be able to help attract transfer targets 

Chelsea are prepared to back Alonso, and are hoping that the job has come at the right time for him. Chelsea are prioritising a starting centre back this summer

 Reports indicate that Alonso has not yet agreed but is in deep discussions. He is demanding significant control over recruitment and the long-term project.

 Interestingly, he has already been asking about the club's plans for centre-backs, suggesting he’s already thinking about how to fix the defensive structure if he takes the job.

Chelsea are currently the frontrunners and are offering him the control he lacked in Madrid, but the shadow of a potential Liverpool vacancy continues to loom over his decision.