EPL: Chelsea identify another defender to sign for Alonso

Chelsea person identified different defender to motion for their manager, Xabi Alonso.

The Premier League West London nine precocious signed defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta aft they spent past play connected indebtedness astatine Cagliari.

Chelsea are anxious to fortify their backline aft appointing Alonso arsenic their caller manager up of the upcoming 2026/27 season.

Alonso is known for playing successful a backmost three, which means Chelsea request specializer centre-backs who are a bully acceptable for his system.

However, according to El Nacional, Chelsea person identified Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi and offered £68m for the Spain international’s signature.

But the connection was swiftly turned down by the La Liga champions, the study claims.

EPL: Chelsea place different defender to motion for Alonso