Chelsea want to sign £100m LFC star they would privately be willing to let leave

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Chelsea and new manager Xabi Alonso are reportedly seeking ways to sign Florian Wirtz from Liverpool after the German’s difficult first season at Anfield. Now, reports suggest that Chelsea are looking to rock the boat to make a play to sign Wirtz and offer Liverpool a potential way out of what is a financially huge deal. ? | @footyinsider247: Xabi Alonso is a “huge fan” of Florian Wirtz and is keen for Chelsea to sign him this summer in a sensational move.

Sources say Liverpool would be open to letting Wirtz go for the right deal even though they would publicly deny that. pic.twitter.com/35f1DEiLO9 — Anfield Edition | æ (@AnfieldEdition) May 27, 2026 Xabi Alonso wants Chelsea to sign Florian Wirtz as new Stamford Bridge project begins Chelsea parted ways with Enzo Maresca in January, but the appointment of Alonso offers a massive chance to return to high profile football after years of stagnation under Todd Boehly. Football Insider reports: “Xabi Alonso is a ‘huge’ fan of Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz and is keen for Chelsea to sign him this summer in a sensational move.

“Sources say Liverpool would be open to letting Wirtz go for the right deal even though they would publicly deny that. Alonso’s arrival at Chelsea could be the saving grace for his future in the English top flight, but the Blues will be well aware that the costs behind such a deal will be significant.” Liverpool are highly unlikely to sell Wirtz even if those outside consider him to be a flop already.