{"id":48520,"date":"2026-06-10T19:15:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T23:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/xabi-alonso-reunion-chelsea-preparing-100m-move-for-real-madrid-star-report\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T19:15:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T23:15:27","slug":"xabi-alonso-reunion-chelsea-preparing-100m-move-for-real-madrid-star-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/xabi-alonso-reunion-chelsea-preparing-100m-move-for-real-madrid-star-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Xabi Alonso reunion, Chelsea preparing \u00a3100m move for Real Madrid star \u2013 Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/xabi-alonso-reunion-chelsea-preparing-100m-move-for-real-madrid-star-report\/#Chelsea_face_competition_from_Premier_League_rivals_to_sign_Arda_Guler\" >Chelsea face competition from Premier League rivals to sign Arda Guler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/xabi-alonso-reunion-chelsea-preparing-100m-move-for-real-madrid-star-report\/#Arda_Guler_previously_played_under_Xabi_Alonso\" >Arda Guler previously played under Xabi Alonso.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsea are eyeing a sensational summer move for Real Madrid star Arda G\u00fcler, according to X&#8217;s prominent ITK account. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The London side are reportedly prepared to spend big to secure the Turkish prodigy and are positioning him as the centerpiece of a long-term project at Stamford Bridge for the upcoming 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are actively preparing a blockbuster \u00a3100m offer to test Real Madrid&#8217;s resolve, according to a prominent transfer source.<\/p>\n<p>Insiders posted the following update on social media.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Breaking news: Chelsea are preparing a \u00a3100m move for Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_face_competition_from_Premier_League_rivals_to_sign_Arda_Guler\"><\/span>Chelsea face competition from Premier League rivals to sign Arda Guler<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, getting the signature of a Turkish national team player is by no means easy.<\/p>\n<p>Top Premier League clubs, including Chelsea&#8217;s rivals Arsenal, are said to be interested in the player. Meanwhile, Man United are also said to be keeping an eye on the young Turk.<\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid have publicly insisted that the midfielder is not for sale, and Guler himself has announced his intention to compete for a place in Spain, but the lure of a guaranteed starting place under a manager who fully believes in him could tip the scales heavily in favor of Chelsea.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arda_Guler_previously_played_under_Xabi_Alonso\"><\/span>Arda Guler previously played under Xabi Alonso.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The driving force behind this ambitious pursuit is Chelsea&#8217;s incoming head coach, Xabi Alonso, who is keen to orchestrate a swift reunion with the 21-year-old playmaker who starred under the Spaniard.<\/p>\n<p>Alonso was sacked by Santiago Bernab\u00e9u after a short spell but hasn&#8217;t been out for long, having been signed from Chelsea this summer, with Guler reportedly one of Alonso&#8217;s top targets.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us<span> <\/span>Google recommended sources<span> <\/span>Add trusted news to your favorites list<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>After overcoming injury struggles early in his Madrid career, the dynamic playmaker enjoyed a productive season, making 34 appearances in all competitions under Alonso, scoring an impressive four goals and providing 10 assists.<\/p>\n<p>To put that into context, after Alonso&#8217;s departure, he only added two more goals and four assists to his goal contributions, finishing the season with six goals and 14 assists in 51 appearances.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>period<\/th>\n<th>Appearance<\/th>\n<th>the goal<\/th>\n<th>assist<\/th>\n<th>Contribution to goal<\/th>\n<th>G\/A per game<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>under alonso<\/td>\n<td>34<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td>0.41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>without alonso<\/td>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>0.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total (season)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>51<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>6<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>14<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>20<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>0.39<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Perfectly functioning as an inverted right winger and an advanced central playmaker, Guler&#8217;s high volume of chance creation turned him into one of the most dangerous young players in Europe, making him a necessary price to pay for Chelsea&#8217;s huge valuation.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea are eyeing a sensational summer move for Real Madrid star Arda G\u00fcler, according to X&#8217;s prominent ITK account. 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