Xabi Alonso response to Chelsea approach emerges after Arne Slot statement on Liverpool future
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesXabi AlonsoXabi Alonso has responded to Chelsea's approach to take over as head coach after Arne Slot made an emphatic statement on his Liverpool future earlier in the dayXabi Alonso during his spell at Real Madrid.(Image: Diego Souto/Getty Images)Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is open to taking over at Chelsea this summer — but the Spaniard wants to have certain assurances in place before he accepts any proposal.After being fired by Real Madrid in January, Alonso has been out of work. The expectation is that he will take a new role this summer, but after being bruised by his last experience, he needs to make the right decision.Positive progress has reportedly taken place behind the scenes, however, after Chelsea sounded the 44-year-old out.
With Liverpool set to stick with Arne Slot and a few other major European jobs available, the Stamford Bridge side has spotted an opportunity to pounce after it fired Liam Rosenior and Enzo Maresca earlier in the campaign.READ MORE: Arne Slot sends defiant response as Liverpool boss asked if he will be in charge next seasonREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Salah return, Slot addresses future, Diomande admissionAccording to The Times, while there are other candidates being considered, including Andoni Iraola, Alonso is the early frontrunner to be installed in West London.It reports that while some viewed convincing Alonso to move to Chelsea as a potential challenge, the Blues saw a "positive" response when they contacted him.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCXabi AlonsoChelsea FCArne Slot