Chelsea line up three transfers for Xabi Alonso as Blues look to raise £230m in sales

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Chelsea are pursuing several signings for incoming manager Xabi Alonso. It also stands to reason given Chelsea sources indicated a few months back that the Blues' recruitment approach was due to shift this summer.Throughout BlueCo's tenure at Stamford Bridge, the ownership group's transfer policy has been predominantly youth-focused but an adjustment was required.

Alonso values the 28-year-old defender's adaptability – his ability to operate as both a left back and wing back – with the incoming Chelsea boss frequently flexible in his tactical approach.Jorrel Hato is poised to assume a significant role for Chelsea next season. The Netherlands international endured a sluggish introduction to life at Stamford Bridge during his maiden campaign but flourished in the latter half of the season.Chelsea want to sign Granit Xhaka from Sunderland (Image: Getty)Capable of playing as the left-sided centre-back, in addition to left-back, Hato is expected to become one of Alonso's preferred options next term.Sources close to Chelsea expressed their satisfaction with the 20-year-old Dutchman's progress in west London and anticipate his trajectory will continue during his second campaign at the club.

Indeed, at the time of writing, sources maintain that Chelsea have not yet submitted an official bid for the 26-year-old defender.The situation remains highly fluid, however, and developments could come at any moment.Rayo Vallecano's Pep Chavarria is a target for Chelsea (Image: Getty)Manchester City are eyeing a move for Malo Gusto this summer, with Enzo Maresca eager to reunite with the Chelsea right-back. Serie A side Como are strongly pursuing the Cobham academy product, while Inter Milan are also monitoring the situation closely.Enzo Fernandez, who may have slipped to the back of Chelsea supporters' minds amid everything else currently unfolding at Stamford Bridge, continues to attract interest from Real Madrid.Los Blancos have identified the Argentina international as their No.1 midfield target this summer, with sources anticipating the Spanish giants, now led by former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, to make their move at some stage.