Analysing the Transfer gossip – 9th June: Part one: Chelsea special – Cavani, Xabi Alonso, Gomez and more

Chelsea may also move for Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso, 31, who has yet to agree a contract extension with the Spanish club.

Full story: Sunday Telegraph

What’s the story? Chelsea need a good deep lying passer and Alonso is the best in the business.Does it make sense? Yes, football wise. However, Alonso has previously implied that he would like a return to Liverpool if he ever left Madrid.Is the price right? Madrid would probably rather wind down his deal but if someone offered them £12-15m it would give them a chance.Will it happen? 3/10 – Unlikely for various reasons.