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Wednesday briefing: How much longer can Keir Starmer cling to power?

Chelsea have held encouraging discussions [over a move for](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/12/chelsea-optimistic-about-luring-xabi-alonso-but-are-also-eyeing-andoni-iraola) Xabi Alonso but are keeping their options open and are closely monitoring Andoni Iraola’s situation. ## The front pages ![The Guardian front page

Respecting the ball, losing the players - inside Rosenior's reign

news leaks around both legs of their Champions League last-16 tie against Paris St-Germain, which sources say originated from within the dressing room. A leak before Rosenior's final match at [Brighton](/sport/football/teams/brighton-and-hove-albion

Iraola bowing out in style - where will he go next?

news, you don't know how everyone is going to react. I trust my players a lot and I know they want to push until the end." But could