William Gallas has instruted Chelsea’s owners to resist the temptation to appoint either Andoni Iraola or Cesc Fabregas as the club’s next permanent manager. BlueCo are once again embarking on a search for a new head coach after parting company with Liam Rosenior who ultimately spent just 106 days at the helm.

Blues fans are eagerly anticipating any news on who the next manager might be. Some of them are desperate for news in fact. But the fact is at the moment, I don’t think any of us will know who the new manager will be until the end of the season, which is ...

The Blues looked at Iraola before turning to Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso.

Xabi Alonso will face a baptism by fire as Chelsea manager this summer as he looks to turn the Blues into title contenders

Incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has been urged to sign England midfielder Adam Wharton ahead of Manchester United. Alonso, 44, takes charge at Stamford Bridge in July after being appointed as Chelsea’s new manager on a four-year contract.

Xabi Alonso visited Chelsea's training ground this week to meet club staff.The incoming Chelsea manager was at Cobham with members of his coaching staff as they got a feel for their new club after the Spaniard agreed to become Liam Rosenior’s permanent successor.

Xabi Alonso will work with his new Chelsea squad this summer but the new Blues manager will have to wait a little longer to get his hands on some crucial players