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Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has confirmed that he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club this summer following rumours that he could be sold for a fee of \u20ac140 million.<\/p>\n

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The Argentina midfielder has been heavily linked with a Stamford Bridge exit in recent months and it\u2019s understood that he is eager to leave the club in order to complete a blockbuster move to Real Madrid.<\/p>\n

However, interest from Los Blancos appears to have died down after Chelsea slapped a \u20ac140m price tag on his head and while Fernandez is expected to explore his options after the World Cup, it has been reported that he could be set to stay in west London this summer.<\/p>\n

The 25-year-old\u2019s current contract at Stamford Bridge isn\u2019t due to expire until 2032 and after selling Andrey Santos to Manchester United in a deal worth \u20ac58m, Chelsea are understandably reluctant to lose Fernandez too.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Alonso, who took charge of his first pre-season training session at Cobham last week, has revealed that he has held talks with Fernandez ahead of the Argentine\u2019s return to Chelsea after the World Cup.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, we have spoken but as you can understand what we have spoken remains private,\u201d Alonso told reporters during his first press conference as Chelsea manager on Monday.<\/p>\n

When pressed on whether he wants to keep Fernandez at the club, Alonso simply replied: \u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Xabi Alonso reveals Alejandro Garnacho and Nicolas Jackson plans<\/h2>\n

Meanwhile, Alonso has revealed that Alejandro Garnacho is expected to leave Chelsea on a permanent deal this summer, with all parties currently working on a transfer for the \u20ac50m-rated winger.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell the situation, we have spoken with the sports directors and there is an interest from him, from other clubs, so let’s see how it develops,\u201d the Spaniard said about Garnacho.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut hopefully it finishes in the best possible way for all the parties.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, Nicolas Jackson, who spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich following a bust-up with former boss Enzo Maresca, is set to return to the fold at Stamford Bridge, despite rumours suggesting that he could be sold permanently.<\/p>\n

When asked about the Senegal striker, Alonso said: \u201cHe is joining in the tour that we are starting in Asia and I am looking forward to start with Nico at that time.\u201d<\/p>\n

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