Xabi Alonso isn't set to begin his new role as Chelsea manager until the start of next month, but he seems to have already drawn a line in the sand at Stamford Bridge.
Xabi Alonso begins his role as Chelsea manager from the start of next month with the new Blues boss having plenty to do before he and the squad jet off to Australia in late-July
Xabi Alonso will be keeping tabs on the Chelsea players representing their countries at the World Cup this summer.
Gary Neville has had his say on Chelsea forward Cole Palmer amid previous links with Manchester United
Frank Lampard has landed a new role ahead of the World Cup this summer in the United States, Canada and Mexico
The Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, is expected to submit an eye-watering bid for a 'total Galactico', putting Chelsea on red alert.
Chelsea have until the end of the month to lay a stable foundation for a new era under Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge, and the sporting leadership have a lot of work to do.
Chelsea are expected to strengthen their squad this summer with Xabi Alonso at the helm
Chelsea signed Liam Delap last summer but the striker has failed to deliver in his debut year with his long-term future at Stamford Bridge now in question
Cole Palmer was one of a number of big-name omissions when England manager Thomas Tuchel announced his final 26-man World Cup squad
Chelsea will be one of several clubs to rake in an eye-watering sum from the FIFA Club Benefits Programme following the World Cup this summer.
Xabi Alonso will be hoping to hit the ground running at Stamford Bridge with the Chelsea manager fully aware of the pressure that comes with being Blues boss
Zadok Yohanna has joined a Premier League rival of Chelsea despite his club accepting an offer from Stamford Bridge
Xabi Alonso wants to 'build the right culture and win trophies' at Chelsea, so the sporting leadership team at Stamford Bridge need to streamline the squad.
Chelsea are looking to provide new manager Xabi Alonso with at the very least three signings this summer to help the Spaniard in his debut season at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea are looking towards a fresh start with Xabi Alonso as the summer transfer window kicks off alongside the World Cup
Xabi Alonso does not begin his role as Chelsea manager until the start of next month and the Spaniard is preparing for a busy summer at Cobham
Xabi Alonso will work with his new Chelsea squad this summer but the new Blues manager will have to wait a little longer to get his hands on some crucial players
Cole Palmer will not be playing on the nation's screens during this summer's World Cup, but the Chelsea ace will feature in a different capacity in an England shirt
Manchester City allegedly breached Premier League rules and now await the outcome of the division's case against them with club chair Khaldoon Al Mubarak revealing when he will speak
The whole footballing world was left curious on Thursday evening following the spectacular comments from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez
Chelsea forward Liam Delap had a difficult debut season at Stamford Bridge, finding the net just twice across all competitions after his big-money move from Ipswich Town
Enzo Fernandez's future at Chelsea is uncertain and the Blues have been given a clear verdict on what they should do
Xabi Alonso will be hoping for a few signings in his first summer transfer window as Chelsea manager but there could be even more outgoings at Stamford Bridge in the coming months
Chelsea need to leap out of the gates when the summer transfer window opens on June 15, leaving no margin for error.