Report: Xabi Alonso wants Chelsea to sign £60m Real Madrid star

Report: Xabi Alonso wants Chelsea to sign £60m Real Madrid star Chelsea Transfer News: Xabi Alonso Pushes Dean Huijsen Case Chelsea’s summer planning could take a significant turn if Dean Huijsen becomes available, with Sports Boom reporting that Xabi Alonso is ready to urge the club to pursue the Real Madrid defender. The 21-year-old was described as Alonso’s “first new signing” at Real Madrid, and that connection appears important. Despite Alonso’s difficult exit from the Bernabeu, his relationship with Huijsen is said to have “remained intact”. Real Madrid Uncertainty Opens Door Sports Boom claim Chelsea may be encouraged by the uncertainty surrounding Real Madrid, particularly after the appointment of Jose Mourinho and Florentino Perez’s re-election. Huijsen’s future may depend on whether Mourinho considers him central to his plans. If not, Chelsea could be advised to move quickly. Photo IMAGO Alonso Sees Tactical Fit The report states Huijsen is “comfortable in possession, a progressive passer of the ball and combative when required”, which fits the type of defender Alonso would want if he implements a back three at Stamford Bridge. That matters. Chelsea have invested heavily in young talent, yet Alonso is reportedly keen to add more experience and leadership. Huijsen would be an exception because his ceiling is so high and his profile so specific. Sports Boom also note his “£60m valuation still represents good value” given his development across Juventus, Roma, Bournemouth and Real Madrid. Chelsea’s Wider Madrid Ambition This is not the only Real Madrid name linked with Chelsea. Sports Boom also report that Arda Güler is among their top targets, with a potential £100m bid being discussed. That would represent an ambitious double approach. Huijsen, though, feels like the more structurally important target. Chelsea need balance, composure and defensive intelligence. A young centre-half with Premier League, Serie A and La Liga experience would tick several recruitment boxes. There is no guarantee Real Madrid will sell, and a player of Huijsen’s age and profile will not lack interest. But if internal politics in Madrid create an opening, Chelsea may see this as a rare opportunity to sign a defender before his value climbs even higher. Our View – EPL Index Analysis From a Chelsea perspective, this is exactly the sort of report that brings a bit of optimism back into the summer window. Huijsen feels like a modern Chelsea signing, young, technically strong, already exposed to elite football and still nowhere near his peak. The fact he has “more than 70 appearances in the Premier League, Serie A and La Liga” before turning 22 is hugely encouraging. Supporters will also like the Alonso angle. If the new manager genuinely sees Huijsen as a tactical fit, this would not feel like another scattergun recruitment move. It would feel like a coach identifying a player for a clear role. The £60m figure is not small, but in today’s market, elite young centre-backs cost serious money. If Chelsea believe he can anchor a back three for years, that fee could look sensible very quickly. The key is clarity. Chelsea cannot keep buying talent without a plan. Huijsen would need to arrive as part of a defined structure, with leadership around him and a tactical system that suits his strengths. If Real Madrid’s uncertainty creates even a small chance, Chelsea should be alert. This could be one of those deals that looks expensive now and obvious later.