What's Alonso's vision?

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We asked you to send in your Chelsea questions for our reporter Nizaar Kinsella before the summer transfer window opens.

In the first part of a special Q&A, he discusses Xabi Alonso's short-term vision and the chances of targeting Bayer Leverkusen players.

Jordan asked: With Xabi Alonso supposedly having more say in transfer business and the squad makeup, is there any sense of his vision for the short term? We have our own ideas of what needs strengthening as fans, but I would like to know what direction the manager will actually look to go in.

Nizaar: The Chelsea manager is understood to have spoken to several players facing uncertain futures, but he has not yet contacted the entire squad.

Alonso does not officially start work until 1 July, although he is already involved in planning for next season, including transfers and gaining an understanding of the structure at the training ground and at Stamford Bridge.

There has been limited indication so far around how Alonso intends to strengthen the squad. Chelsea need to sell players, both to meet the terms of their Uefa settlement agreement and to remain financially compliant, as well as adjusting to the absence of European football next season.

However, the club are expected to target a forward, a midfielder and a centre-back. Alonso's input will form part of the decision-making process, alongside the club's hierarchy.

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Ryan asked: Can we expect any moves for Bayer Leverkusen players that already know Xabi Alonso's system, or any of his former players in general?

Nizaar: I just looked through Xabi Alonso's last Bayer Leverkusen squad - and I couldn't really see any obvious candidate to join Chelsea.

I know the club signed Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City when Enzo Maresca joined, but I just can't see an obvious option for Alonso. I also don't think Alonso or Chelsea will necessarily want that or feel it is the right thing to do.

Keep across this page for parts two and three of Nizaar's Q&A, which will look at subjects including Nicolas Jackson's return, goalkeeper additions and stadium plans.

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