Chelsea are lining up a £100 million bid for Real Madrid star Arda Guler as Alonso’s ‘most important’ signing.

Chelsea’s summer transfer plans continue to dominate the headlines as Xabi Alonso prepares for his first campaign at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues have been linked with a number of clubs this past week as the club looks to strengthen a squad that will be able to compete for honors next season.

Another position that attracts a lot of attention is the goalkeeper.

Reports continue to suggest that Chelsea remain interested in AC Milan star Mike Maignan despite previous difficulties completing a deal.

The French player is considered one of the best goalkeepers in Europe and the speculation that he might move has intensified in recent days.

Meanwhile, Italian media sources claim that the west Londoners have already rejected a bid for Roma’s Mile Svilar.

Chelsea have also been courted with an interest in highly regarded winger Zadok Yohanna.

The young attacker has been attracting attention across Europe, with several clubs monitoring his progress closely.

Chelsea’s recruitment team have built a reputation for targeting high-profile young players and Yohanna is believed to be firmly on their radar, but Brighton have confirmed his arrival after beating Alonso and Newcastle to the race.

Away from potential arrivals, Chelsea are also working to keep some of their brightest talents.

New reports this week have suggested the club have no intention of letting Josh Acheampong leave despite interest from elsewhere.

The school graduate is regarded as a key player for the future and Alonso is understood to be a fan of his potential.

There has also been speculation over the futures of many senior players as Chelsea continue to assess their squad ahead of the new campaign.

While arrivals are still a priority, it is also thought that departures could play a major role in shaping the club’s transfer business in the coming weeks.

However, more serious transfer rumors have emerged.

Chelsea are planning a £100m move for Real Madrid star Arda Güler

According to Sports Boom, Chelsea are showing a strong interest in Real Madrid’s Arda Güler, with Alonso reportedly identifying the Turkish international as ‘very important’ this summer.

The report claims that the Blues may be willing to put together a package worth £100 million in an attempt to get Real Madrid to do business.

That would quickly make Guler one of the most expensive players in Chelsea’s history.

The 21-year-old has established himself as one of the most exciting young players in European football.

Comfortable operating as an attacking midfielder, winger or deep-lying playmaker, Guler has the technical quality and vision that have made him one of the most highly rated talents of his generation.

It’s easy to understand why Alonso would like it, and Sports Boom say the Spaniard believes Guler could be the face of Chelsea’s attack for a decade.

Chelsea’s squad is full of enthusiasm and energy, but Guler can offer something different. His intelligence, ability to unlock defenses and composure in possession will add another dimension to the Blues’ attacking options.

Despite a difficult start to life at the Bernabeu, the former Fenerbahce sensation netted 20 goals in 51 games in all competitions for Los Blancos last term.

The fact that Arsenal and Liverpool are also monitoring him, as SB also claim, only highlights how highly regarded he is in the Premier League.

However, Chelsea are facing a major obstacle.

Real Madrid are reportedly not interested in selling.

Despite strong interest from England, the Spanish giants view Guler as an important part of their long-term plans and are not looking to cash in.

That situation makes any deal very difficult, regardless of how much Chelsea might be willing to offer.

For now, the situation seems straightforward. Chelsea admire the player, Alonso wants him, and the club may be willing to spend big to try and get a deal done.

The problem is convincing Real Madrid to part with one of their brightest young stars.