Chelsea are on the verge of appointing Xabi Alonso as their next boss. And they could even make the announcement on Sunday after accelerating talks with the former Real Madrid manager. Alonso, the former Liverpool star, has been tempted to Stamford Bridge ahead of other serious contenders including Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and Fulham's Marco Silva. Oliver Glasner was another contender, but they have all been seen off by Alonso. It would represent a major coup for Chelsea because the ex-