Chelsea don begin search for new permanent manager, with Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, and Xabi Alonso dey top of their shortlist. The Blues dey work behind scenes after dem sack Liam Rosenior last week, wey only last less than four months for the job.
Interim head coach Calum McFarlane go take charge for the remaining five matches of the season. But Chelsea sporting directors don start contacting candidates already. Sources say Iraola representatives don get call from Chelsea to find out about the Spaniard plans for summer.
Iraola go leave Bournemouth at end of season, saying e believe e be right moment to step away. The 43-year-old don build strong reputation for the Cherries, wey e guide to 12th place for first season, then 9th for second, and dey on course for higher finish this term despite losing key players.
Marco Silva, wey dey do well for Fulham, and Xabi Alonso, wey dey lead Bayer Leverkusen, also dey for the list. But Chelsea no dey rush. BlueCo, the consortium wey own the club, want find right person for long-term project for Stamford Bridge.
For other news, Newcastle dey plan to sell Yoane Wissa for summer. Arsenal dey hopeful say Kai Havertz go return from injury before end of season. And Steven Gerrard dey in contention for Burnley job if dem part ways with Scott Parker.
Kylian Mbappe get hamstring injury and fit miss El Clasico for May 10. Barcelona don contact Atletico Madrid about Julian Alvarez transfer. Also, Norway football federation call for FIFA Peace Prize to be abolished because e break rules on political neutrality.
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