Xabi Alonso stepped in to block deadline day move for £21m Chelsea star

Alonso sees a role for him in the squad this season (Picture: Qin Zhicheng/VCG via Getty Images)

Xabi Alonso blocked a possible loan exit for Chelsea striker Emmanuel Emegha during the final days of the summer transfer window.

Emegha was signed by Chelsea for £21million last year, spending the 2025-26 season on loan at Strasbourg where he scored eight goals in 18 appearances.

The Netherlands international scored in pre-season...