Chelsea close to agreeing deal with Xabi Alonso as their new manager ‘very soon’ to head off Liverpool interest

CHELSEA are going to appoint Xabi Alonso as their new manager ‘very soon’ according to reports. The Blues – who face Man City in the FA Cup final – have been without a permanent boss since Liam Rosenior was sacked in April. But they are close to making a big-name appointment as reports claim former…