Alonso at Cobham already as Chelsea rebuild begins
Xabi Alonso is wasting no time. The new head coach visited Cobham this week with his staff, getting an early start before pre-season officially begins (3) (5). It is a clear signal, the new era is underway now, not in July.
Alonso plans to evaluate 11 Chelsea players this summer, with Enzo Fernandez's future firmly in the balance (7). The Argentine midfielder is expected to consider his options, and Alonso's assessment could decide whether he stays or goes.
Garnacho could be sacrificed
Chelsea are willing to listen to offers for Alejandro Garnacho this summer (4). The winger has divided opinion at Stamford Bridge, and the club appears ready to cash in if a suitable bid arrives. It is the kind of move that suggests a genuine squad overhaul rather than tinkering around the edges.
Henderson on the radar
Chelsea have made checks on Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson (6). The 29-year-old has more than 100 Premier League appearances and could provide experienced competition between the posts. Palace will not let him go cheaply, but the interest is real.
Fan reactions
Chelsea supporters are getting nostalgic this week, with one thread asking whether the Carlo Ancelotti era was the most entertaining in club history, and the 7–0, 8–0 scorelines from that spell make a strong case. Another fan flagged Fabrizio Romano teasing an announcement from Florentino Pérez, though the early speculation points toward PSG rather than anything Enzo Fernandez-related. See the discussion here.
