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Enzo Fernandez\u2019s status as a Chelsea player is by no means secure, however it would be significantly boosted if they signed one of the Tottenham players this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Xabi Alonso wants to build his Chelsea side around Fernandez when he arrives at the club at the end of the season.<\/p>\n

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However, up to now the World Cup winner hasn\u2019t been convinced to commit his future to the Blues, with Real Madrid\u2019s interest in signing him public knowledge.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s going to be a big summer for Xabi Alonso and Chelsea!<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Enzo Fernandez wants Chelsea to sign Cristian Romero<\/h2>\n

Chelsea\u2019s ability to sign players from elite clubs in Europe may take a hit if they are not in the Champions League next season, although looking at underperforming sides could be a great avenue for the club.<\/p>\n

One side who fits that bill is Tottenham Hotspur, who will not be safe in the Premier League unless they pick up a rare win at Stamford Bridge tonight.<\/p>\n

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Relegation would almost certainly spark an exodus at the club, with Cristian Romero one of those who many clubs in Europe would be interested in signing.<\/p>\n

He is a player who Simon Phillips has stated that Fernandez has asked Chelsea to sign, as he seeks assurances over the club\u2019s direction in the transfer market.<\/p>\n

He said on his Substack: \u201cOur sources heard that Fernandez recently had new conversations with the club over a new contract, but nothing was agreed at this point. In these conversations, Fernandez told the club to sign Cristian Romero from Tottenham and wants to see more top players come in.\u201d<\/p>\n

Concerns may fall in the discipline department. Romero has four red cards in his Premier League career, an area Chelsea have let themselves down in already this season.<\/p>\n

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Has Xabi Alonso chosen the right TWO players to build his Chelsea team around?\ud83e\udd14<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Romero signing could appease Xabi Alonso<\/h2>\n

Chelsea will likely be doing their summer business with the new manager in mind, after managing to convince Alonso to accept the role of manager.<\/p>\n

Alonso has already asked Chelsea to sign two new centre-backs when he arrives, perhaps leaning to thoughts that he would like to operate in a back three.<\/p>\n

Romero would fit the bill in terms of offering experience at the top level, as well as a player who would be suitable to feature alongside Levi Colwill in the coming seasons.<\/p>\n

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