With fears growing that Alonso may opt for Bayern, FSG are considering a number of other options, but one of those has already been ruled out, while Redknapp has his own maverick idea on who should get the job

Tottenham have been urged to hand a 'top-quality' star a new deal amid concerns Real Madrid will look to make him their next 'Galactico' signing

Liverpool have been advised to avoid Xabi Alonso in favour of an appointment that would please some but leave many scratching heads

Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq are determined to turn the club's poor fortunes around and are targeting a Chelsea defender and Aston Villa winger this month

“Everything that he’s got – it’s a bit like Messi and Ronaldo when they say Messi has god-given talent and Ronaldo’s all hard work – that’s how I see Scholes and Gerrard and Lampard"

Rio Ferdinand has provided his take on a Liverpool summer signing, suggesting he is 'overhyped' and questioning comparisons with an Anfield icon

Former Arsenal star Ray Parlour has suggested a Liverpool hero is the only rival Prem ace deserving of a spot in the Invincibles team from 2003-04

Gerrard has branded Ronaldo the greatest of all time when detailing his influence on his career, while the Al-Ettifaq boss also explained how he was able to sign ex-Reds captain Henderson

Dominik Szoboszlai has been likened to a 'young Steven Gerrard' following another standout display for Liverpool, and one Prem rival in particular will be dismayed to see the Hungarian thriving

The 56-year-old is regarded as one of the Merseysiders' most-successful ever managers, having helped the Reds win five major honours and reach four European finals

Salah's agent has returned with another response Liverpool will love regarding a transfer to Saudi Arabia, while Al Ettifaq manager Steven Gerrard has also allayed fears he'll swoop

There are some surprises on this recently-published list, which still features most of Europe's biggest clubs...

A senior Liverpool star is 'being wooed' away from Anfield by Reds legend Steven Gerrard, with a report claiming an exit is now being seriously considered

Gerrard is one of the high-profile managers to join the league and he is keen on bringing some superstars to Al-Ettifaq to bolster his squad.

Steven Gerrard's new club Al Ettifaq are battling two major European clubs and one Prem side for the capture of a top winger, according to a report

Al Ettifaq could go on a huge spending spree after appointing Gerrard, with players from Liverpool, Chelsea and Aston Villa reportedly on their radar

The 43-year-old has returned to management after being sacked by Aston Villa in October less than a year into the job at Villa Park

Steven Gerrard will face the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema next season after being named as the frontrunner to take charge of a Saudi Arabian club

Leeds could soon have some clarity on their takeover with optimism growing that 49ers Enterprises will seal their buyout of Radrizzani - and movement on the new manager front could soon follow

The feeling within the Leeds squad about Allardyce staying has become clear, with Angus Kinnear set to meet him on Thursday

Reds icon Gerrard has revealed why Klopp is right to pursue a midfield star he says ticks all the boxes, with Crouch confirming their interest

Jamie Carragher has explained exactly what Man City ace Kevin de Bruyne must do to put himself at the same level as Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard

“I know the level of the England players. I've been around it, and have enough experience to know it's only a matter of time"

Steven Gerrard could achieve a surprising move to a European club following his sacking by Aston Villa earlier in the season, according to a report

Harry Kane has become England's all-time record scorer, just like he is for Tottenham - but "maybe it is time" for him to change clubs, says Steven Gerrard

A 'stalemate' in contract negotiations has cast further doubt on whether a player who compares favourably to two EPL legends will remain at Chelsea, and Liverpool, Man Utd and Man City are all circling

Gerrard has been backed to return to the dugout soon, with a former team-mate predicting him to take charge of a major club

A boss with Prem experience is 'keen' to become Marsch's replacement at Leeds after learning that two coaches have rejected them, according to a report

Leeds Utd are willing to activate the release clause of their 'initial favourite' to succeed Jesse Marsch after another confirmed snub, though a former Whites striker has explained why they should appoint Steven Gerrard instead

Jesse Marsch has been sacked by Leeds United following a poor run of results, and we've identified six managers who could replace him at Elland Road

Aston Villa have settled on a familiar face for who'll bolster their attacking ranks after Emery prepared to reverse yet another Gerrard decision

Aston Villa will terminate the contract of a player signed by Steven Gerrard and a LaLiga side have already reached an agreement to bring him on board straight away

A sparkling cameo from Chelsea new boy Mudryk caused BT Sport trio Steven Gerrard, Joe Cole and Rio Ferdinand to go weak at the knees, and the latter revealed what surprised him most about the Ukraine ace

The former Liverpool skipper revealed what he's willing to do to help the Reds land the star - a needed signing for a few reasons

Former Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has discovered whether he will take charge of Poland following discussions with the country's FA

Gerrard is mulling whether to accept a surprising next step in his managerial career after being approached, and the Reds legend would link up with a Villa star if giving the green light

Liverpool are currently 15 points behind surprise leaders Arsenal but Steven Gerrard expects them to 'come out flying' when domestic action resumes

The FA are considering going against their better judgement and appointing a current EPL manager as the next England boss with Southgate expected to stand down

Real Madrid won't stand in a veteran's way if he decides to seek pastures new in January, and two Premier League sides including Aston Villa are exploring a move

Rangers have confirmed the sacking of manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst, with the search for his replacement now underway

Aston Villa turned down the chance to sign a rising Premier League star who could have helped save Gerrard's job, according to a report

Current Ibrox chief Giovanni van Bronckhorst is coming under increasing pressure after a poor run of results at the Scottish club

Villa plan to kick off the Emery era in style upon signing a Man Utd target, with the new manager's decision proving Gerrard was right

Emery has reached the same controversial conclusion as Gerrard, with a major addition in the works to replace a club stalwart

The former Arsenal boss has emerged as Villa’s top target to replace Steven Gerrard after the Liverpool and England legend was sacked last weekend

The ex-midfielder is now on the hunt for a new position and one man feels he knows where he may end up.

Sam Allardyce has had his say on why Steven Gerrard did not work out at Aston Villa, highlighting a key reason for his downfall and eventual sacking