"Fernando Alonso says he is considering retirement after the current Formula 1 season but the 45-year-old has instead been linked with a sensational return to a former team"
"Chelsea have a number of pressing issues to address in the summer transfer window, with defensive reinforcements a key priority for incoming manager Xabi Alonso"
"Chelsea have confirmed four players will be leaving Stamford Bridge when their contracts expire on June 30, as the club release their retained list ahead of the new Xabi Alonso era"
"Florentino Perez won Real Madrid’s presidential elections by a landslide over the weekend and he has made a significant move towards appointing Jose Mourinho once more"
"Mateus Fernandes has been linked with a transfer to Manchester United this summer but the latest development may have harmed their chances of signing the player"
"Liam Delap has found life difficult since moving to Chelsea last summer and Xabi Alonso has been urged to consider offloading the forward, who has received a brutal verdict"