Sport: Chelsea

Chelsea have moved swiftly in the summer transfer window under Xabi Alonso's management, with the club's sporting leadership actively working to build a competitive squad.

Chelsea have shown strong interest in signing Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka in a surprise move that would reunite him with manager Xabi Alonso.

Chelsea have been handed a warning over Maxence Lacroix's disciplinary record as Xabi Alonso pursues the Crystal Palace defender as a key transfer target.