Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso wants ambitious Martin Zubimendi move: report

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso wants Martin Zubimendi of Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Zubimendi has enjoyed a phenomenal 12 months, winning the Premier League and World Cup – but may well be open to the switch, given his playing time might be about to drop significantly. Arsenal braced for Chelsea move, with Martin Zubimendi in Xabi Alonso's sightsXabi Alonso wants a new midfielder (Image credit: Getty Images)FourFourTwo understands that Real Madrid – managed at the time by Alonso – were one of the frontrunners to sign Zubimendi a year ago, when it became apparently that the no.6 was open to leaving boyhood club, Real Sociedad. Get the FourFourTwo Newsletter The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Chelsea start their Premier League season against Fulham.