Chelsea legend Joe Cole said he was surprised by Alonso's appointment, argued the Blues need a manager rather than a head coach, and suggested signing two free agents in the summer window.
The Blues have appointed Xabi Alonso as head coach on a four-year contract, with the Spaniard set to take charge on July 1. Chelsea could sign three or four players in the summer transfer window, with Victor Osimhen and João Pedro among the leading targets.
Ornstein reports Chelsea are in talks with Alonso, while Iraola and Silva remain in the frame as the manager search remains unresolved.
Chelsea are set to change managers this summer, with Xabi Alonso the preferred choice and already in contact; Gary O'Neill has publicly criticized BlueCo for botching Strasbourg's winter transfer window.
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