Chelsea don get early reminder of the work wey dey face Xabi Alonso as Andreas Schjelderup reportedly cool interest for move to Stamford Bridge.
According to FootballTransfers, Chelsea make enquiry for the Benfica winger and hold talks about possible summer deal. But the response no sweet at all.
Schjelderup want Champions League football next season, something wey Chelsea no fit offer because of their poor 2025/26 campaign.
Transfer News Live also report say Chelsea join race for the 22-year-old, wey dem value around €45m. Benfica no dey under pressure to make this easy.
The winger get contract till 2028 and already don attract interest from other big clubs.
For Chelsea, this na the awkward part of Alonso first summer. His appointment don lift mood around the project, but e no fit immediately replace the pull of Champions League football.
ReadChelsea don already look at the control test wey dey face Alonso for start of his reign. Schjelderup stance show how that challenge now stretch into recruitment.
Chelsea fit still offer money, Premier League exposure and manager with real pull. But the harder job na to convince targets say the rebuild worth joining before e don deliver results.
