Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso could get one over on Arne Slot as Bayer Leverkusen are set to push ahead with plans to sign a player that has been linked with Liverpool

Man City are 'poised to make a move' for their successor to Guardiola in a development that will go down like a lead balloon over at Liverpool

With Guardiola's deal at City expiring in summer 2025, we take a look at nine potential successors to the all-conquering Spaniard at the Etihad

Xabi Alonso has hit back at Paul Merson after the Arsenal legend critcised his decision to turn down the chance to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

Michael Edwards returned to Liverpool in order to oversee the post-Jurgen Klopp era at Anfield and his first coup has already been agreed

Amorim's credentials in taking the Liverpool job have been talked up, with a so-called Man Utd superfan providing a solid theory as to why Alonso rejected the job

The Reds and his fellow suitors Bayern Munich were left disappointed after the Spaniard announced his intention to remain with Leverkusen for at least another season

Xabi Alonso could ruin the transfer plans of Liverpool by signing a Leeds United ace for Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports

Liverpool have been told they must ensure Xabi Alonso changes his mind about replacing Klopp, in what would be a huge blow to Ruben Amorim

That the midfielder has been likened to Xabi Alonso will no doubt have piqued the interest of both Liverpool and Bayern given he had success playing for both

Amorim is refusing to follow in the footsteps of Liverpool's previous top target Xabi Alonso

A former Manchester United manager is in contention to be the next Bayern Munich boss as the German club have drafted a shortlist to replace Thomas Tuchel

The Spaniard has enjoyed huge success with Bayer Leverkusen who are currently 13 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga and on track to lift the first title in their history

“I would question the size of his cojones. They’re ‘Leicesterkusen’ because Bayer Leverkusen will never again have a season like this"

Bayern Munich have begun talks with managerial alternatives after being rejected by Xabi Alonso, and it includes coaches wanted by Man Utd and Liverpool

Alonso has been told why he should've taken the Liverpool job while he could - and why things might not be as rosy at Leverkusen next season

Xabi Alonso has opted to stay at Bayer Leverkusen this summer, and he could now disrupt the transfer plans of Liverpool and Chelsea

Amorim is now plan A for Liverpool and a Premier League boss is plan B, with further reasons for Xabi Alonso's rejection coming to light

The Spanish coach has done a tremendous job at Leverkusen, with the German side 10 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga and on track to lift the first league title in their history

Xabi Alonso has broken his silence on the reports linking him with Liverpool and Bayern Munich by confirming his decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen

Why Liverpool have dodged a bullet by missing out on Xabi Alonso has been revealed, with a BBC reporter outlining three reasons why new number one target, Ruben Amorim, is the superior choice anyway

Alonso wouldn’t be the first big-name coach to reject the chance to sit in Liverpool’s dugout - as this list demonstrates.

Why Alonso WILL NOT be the man to replace Klopp at Anfield has emerged, while various top sources are now pointing the finger towards a title-winning manager

A Bayern Munich chief has spoken about his club's move for Xabi Alonso, who has also been tipped to return to Liverpool

The prospects of Liverpool appointing Alonso as their new manager have suffered a significant triple blow amid new warning from three separate sources

Liverpool and Man Utd are both on the trail of a German midfielder, and his potential switch to Anfield could also aid the Reds' pursuit of Xabi Alonso

The Merseysiders have been told in no uncertain terms why a move for a Man Utd target would tick plenty of boxes at Liverpool and amid claims an approach for Alonso is destined to fail

Former Liverpool forward Ryan Babel has detailed his fear regarding Xabi Alonso succeeding Jurgen Klopp amid claims the Bayer Leverkusen boss has said "yes" to the Reds

The Reds have been lifted in their quest to appoint Alonso as their new manager after a promiment broadcaster said he's given the green light to the move - but all is not quite as it seems

A new report claims the Reds are now expected to miss out on the appointment of Alonso - with Edwards now casting 'admiring glances' and accelerating his Plan B pick for the job instead