Three prominent Chelsea players’ futures have been discussed by Xabi Alonso, who has reportedly stated that he will “sanction” a transfer.
Last weekend, it was confirmed that Liverpool legend, Alonso would take over as manager of Chelsea ahead of the upcoming season.
With Chelsea sitting seventh in the Premier League with one game left, the Spaniard will have a big task ahead of him as they prepare for a season without European football.
The Blues may have to cash in on a number of valued assets this summer due to their financial difficulties and the possibility of fines for excessive spending.
In an otherwise disastrous season, Marc Cucurella, Enzo Fernandez, and Joao Pedro have undoubtedly been Chelsea’s best players; the latter is reportedly being linked with a £65 million transfer to Barcelona.
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And Alonso has remained coy when asked about the futures of these three players.
During a chat on El Chiringuito TV as quoted by Football 365, a reporter asked Alonso: “Chelsea has players that half of Europe wants. Joao Pedro, who Barça seems to be after, I imagine you won’t want to let him go. Enzo Fernandez, Marc Cucurella…
In response, Alonso said: “Well… this is football, and we’ll make a good team.”
Chelsea Likely To Sell Delap
However, after a poor debut season at Stamford Bridge, striker Liam Delap is much more likely to depart, according to a report from Football Insider and former Premier League head scout Mick Brown.
The report claims that Alonso is “to sanction” his planned summer transfer to Everton.
“Everton always seemed a better destination for him than Chelsea,” Brown told Football Insider.
“It was a surprise when he moved to Chelsea last year, because it seemed like Everton would be much better suited to the way he plays at this stage of his career.
“It’s the reason he was let go by Man City and now the reason he’s struggling at Chelsea, he isn’t the type of striker who is good with his feet and with link-up play.”
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