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Chelsea’s rivals eyeing unused Estevao – plus the reason Xabi Alonso is snubbing Brazilian, why other clubs believe Blues will win race for £90m Alex Scott and the Como wonderkid on radar: CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL

KIERAN GILL: Despite Cole Palmer's suspension and Joao Pedro's injury, Estevao was overlooked for Wednesday's Carabao Cup exit to Liverpool.

By KIERAN GILL · Daily Mail

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Rival Premier League and European clubs are monitoring Estevao Willian amid his limited playing time under Xabi Alonso.
Alonso considers Estevao an inside winger rather than a wing-back, citing tactical fit and Premier League physicality.
Rival clubs believe Chelsea will win the race to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott for around £90 million.

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Rival clubs across the Premier League and Europe are monitoring Estevao Willian's situation after the 19-year-old Brazilian again went unused under manager Xabi Alonso during Chelsea's Carabao Cup exit to Liverpool. Estevao's limited playing time is reportedly due to tactical decisions and Premier League physicality rather than a personal rift, with Alonso viewing him as an inside winger rather than a wing-back.

Elsewhere, rival clubs expect Chelsea to win the transfer race for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott for around £90 million. The Blues are also tracking 21-year-old Como defender Jacobo Ramon, while midfielder Romeo Lavia completed his first competitive 90 minutes against Liverpool.

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