Ornstein latest: Chelsea want Alonso & Carrick done deal?

Chelsea are exploring a deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as head coach. So could he bring calm to the chaos at Stamford Bridge? David Ornstein is joined by Cerys Jones to discuss whether Alonso would be a success at Chelsea. Plus, The Athletic’s Manchester United correspondent Laurie Whitwell drops in to bring us his story that Michael Carrick is line to take the United job on a permanent basis. Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: David Ornstein, Cerys Jones, Laurie Whitwell Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke, Grayson Moody Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Chelsea's interest in Xabi Alonso 04:49 - Would Xabi Alonso command respect in Chelsea dressing room? 09:43 - Xabi Alonso vs Andoni Iraola 17:23 - Alonso too good to be true for Chelsea fans? 19:32 - Would this move mark a shift in Chelsea's strategy? 21:35 - BREAKING: Man United executives to recommend Michael Carrick 28:08 - Is Carrick the right appointment? 36:11 - Clarity for United ahead of the summer transfer window 37:49 - Perez wants Mourinho at Real Madrid The Athletic FC Podcast is your essential guide to football's biggest stories, five times a week this season... Listen on Apple and Spotify: https://podfollow.com/athletic-fc-pod Subscribe to The Athletic FC Podcast channel 👉 http://bit.ly/athleticuk | 🔔Make sure to enable all push notifications!🔔 Follow The Athletic FC Podcast: Instagram: @theathleticfc TikTok: athleticfcpod Thumbnail: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images George Wood / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images #chelsea #manchesterunited #xabialonso #michaelcarrick #realmadrid #josemourinho