Xabi Alonso: Former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen coach has dilemma of moving to Chelsea or waiting for 'dream' Liverpool job

Xabi Alonso has a big decision to make if he is offered the Chelsea job.

Managing Chelsea is still an attractive option for leading managers, but they are also aware that other jobs will be available this summer.

Alonso's dream job would be managing Liverpool, but as things stand there is no vacancy at Anfield.

He wants to manage in the Premier League and - despite what you have heard or read - he would take the Chelsea job in the right circumstances.

Liverpool fans are becoming increasingly frustrated with Arne Slot after a difficult and underwhelming season.

Slot still retains the backing of Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group against the backdrop of the possibility of Alonso being ready for a return to management.

Chelsea are still working through a list of about five or six names and contact has been made with representatives of the managers on their shortlist.

Under their US owners, Chelsea have not got it right when it comes to appointing managers. They want to take their time before making an appointment and the new man must be someone experienced and someone with a proven record of success at the highest level of the game.

Alonso is the outstanding candidate at the moment based on that criteria, but Chelsea are also considering candidates whose names are not in the public domain.