How Xabi Alonso Could Help Chelsea Re-Sign £60m Target Lewis Hall

Chelsea might pull off one of the summer’s most unexpected signings by bringing back Lewis Hall to Stamford Bridge. The defender, once a product of Chelsea’s academy, has become a key target after Marc Cucurella left for Real Madrid, creating a gap that new head coach Xabi Alonso wants to fill.

The club sees Alonso’s arrival as a chance to reunite with Hall, hoping the Spaniard’s influence can convince the 21-year-old to return despite a £60 million valuation from Newcastle United.

Why Alonso Is Central to This Potential Move

According to Chelsea insider Si Phillips, Hall remains high on the club’s wishlist. The former Blues academy player left Stamford Bridge in 2024, but talks suggest the relationship could be repaired. Alonso’s promise of a guaranteed starting spot and an important role in his team could sway Hall’s decision.

Meanwhile, Manchester United have also been tracking Hall, who continues to impress at Newcastle. The Magpies place his value around £60 million, which Chelsea hopes to meet or negotiate.

Does Chelsea Need Hall Back?

With Cucurella gone, Chelsea require a left-back who excels in both defense and attack. Hall fits this profile perfectly and offers additional flexibility by being comfortable in midfield roles too. His technical skill, game intelligence, and versatility match the tactical approach Alonso favors.

Since leaving Chelsea, Hall’s growth has been impressive. He was named Chelsea’s Academy Player of the Season before his departure, and Newcastle teammate Kieran Trippier praised him as having "all the attributes to be one of the best left-backs in the world."

The main uncertainty is whether past issues between Hall and Chelsea have been resolved. If bridges remain intact, bringing him back makes sense. Hall knows the club culture, is now a more complete player, and under Alonso’s guidance, could be the long-term answer at left-back.