Post by jockcas on Jun 8, 2013 22:50:33 GMT
José Mourinho is planning a move for Real Madrid’s Xabi Alonso as he begins his overhaul of the Chelsea squad
The former Liverpool midfielder was highly rated by Mourinho at Real and has just one year left on his contract, having not responded to Real’s offer of a two-year extension.
Alonso underwent groin surgery in Munich last week but hopes to be fit for next season. The 31-year-old has claimed to have made his peace with Chelsea's Frank Lampard after the pair clashed several times when the Spaniard was at Liverpool.
Mourinho could also attempt to hijack Manchester City’s attempts to sign striker Edinson Cavani or make a move for Fiorentina’s Stefan Jovetic.
Chelsea have opened negotiations with Napoli to acquire Cavani, which will be of concern to City, who have reached an agreement with the Uruguayan but have so far baulked at paying his £53 million buy-out clause,
a sum Chelsea are also reluctant to match. If Chelsea fail to sign Cavani or Jovetic they could move for City’s Edin Dzeko. All are moves which will raise questions over the future of Fernando Torres and possibly even Juan Mata.
The former Liverpool midfielder was highly rated by Mourinho at Real and has just one year left on his contract, having not responded to Real’s offer of a two-year extension.
Alonso underwent groin surgery in Munich last week but hopes to be fit for next season. The 31-year-old has claimed to have made his peace with Chelsea's Frank Lampard after the pair clashed several times when the Spaniard was at Liverpool.
Mourinho could also attempt to hijack Manchester City’s attempts to sign striker Edinson Cavani or make a move for Fiorentina’s Stefan Jovetic.
Chelsea have opened negotiations with Napoli to acquire Cavani, which will be of concern to City, who have reached an agreement with the Uruguayan but have so far baulked at paying his £53 million buy-out clause,
a sum Chelsea are also reluctant to match. If Chelsea fail to sign Cavani or Jovetic they could move for City’s Edin Dzeko. All are moves which will raise questions over the future of Fernando Torres and possibly even Juan Mata.