The deep-lying playmaker's contract runs out at the end of June and Mourinho would love to bring his former star to London, hoping to seal a free transfer in January.
Alonso, signed by Real Madrid in 2009 from Liverpool for £30million, has been a mainstay in the side since and the Spanish giants are confident they can get him to sign a new deal.
Target: Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso (left) is wanted by Jose Mourinho at Chelsea
Playmaker: Alonso, formerly of Liverpool, plays deep in midfield and creates chances
Despite
being a fans' favourite at Anfield, Alonso is not keen on a return to
Merseyside and may opt to rejoin Mourinho, with whom he shares a good
relationship. When Chelsea played Real in a pre-season friendly in America, Mourinho and Alonso were seen chatting to each other and also embracing.
Alonso does have a rivalry with Chelsea star Frank Lampard and blames the England midfielder for breaking his ankle in 2005 with a sliding tackle.
Making plans: Mourinho is interested in bringing his former player to Chelsea on a free
Rivalry: Alonso had a spat with Frank Lampard in 2005 after he blamed the Chelsea midfielder for breaking his leg
Alonso, 31, has picked up several honours over the years. As well as the FA Cup and Champions League he won with Liverpool, he also has a La Liga title, a Copa del Rey and World Cup and European Championship medals.
Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti said of Alonso on Tuesday: 'He is over his injuries, now we need to get him playing. Xabi Alonso is very important for Real Madrid.'
He added: 'Xabi is available (to play against Sevilla on Wednesday) He's training and I think that tomorrow he will be on our bench and I'll try to give him a few minutes.'
Alonso had back surgery and after recovering from the operation he broke his foot, prolonging his time out. He missed the Confederations Cup with Spain and the first 10 weeks of Madrid's season.
Important: Carlo Ancelotti praised Alonso and said that he was still needed at Real Madrid
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