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Chelsea's dream attack as Xabi Alonso signs £100m-rated striker and Garnacho replacement

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The new manager is already set to welcome forwards Geovany Quenda and Emmanuel Emegha after deals were agreed last year, and there will likely be other high-profile additions to come as the summer rolls on.Meanwhile, Alonso may consider offloading some of Chelsea’s underperforming stars as he prepares for his first season in charge. Here, Mirror Football looks at how Chelsea’s dream attack could line up next term.FOLLOW OUR CHELSEA FB PAGE!



He could slot in on the right flank of Chelsea’s attack, offering experienced competition for Estevao, who showed his potential during his first year at Stamford Bridge.The 19-year-old will need to become accustomed to fighting for his place and could start the season behind Bowen in the pecking order. The former Manchester United star endured a frustrating debut season and Chelsea are already willing to sell the 21-year-old.Neto contributed 10 goals and assists apiece this season and deserves to keep his place under Alonso.

The England international may not have enjoyed his best campaign after battling with injuries but Alonso will back himself to bring the best out of Palmer.Up front, Chelsea have been linked with Bournemouth star Eli Junior Kroupi after his breakout season. Meanwhile, Liam Delap may struggle for regular minutes and could benefit from a Premier League loan move to prove himself to Alonso.Chelsea’s dream attack: Bowen, Palmer, Neto, Kroupi.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.