Reports in Germany suggest that Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen are interested in a potential move for promising Bologna centre-back Riccardo Calafiori.
Real Madrid’s centre-back situation will be one to keep an eye on during the summer. Nacho Fernandez will be departing at the end of the season when his contract expires, so there will be at least one space available in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad.
It’s a no from Xabi Alonso, a maybe for Ruben Amorim, and now Liverpool appear to be focusing their attention on Feyenoord’s Arne Slot. Ben Jacobs reported on X (formerly Twitter) that the Reds are intensifying their pursuit of the Dutchman this week.
At this rate we may soon need an entire refill pad rather than just a sheet of paper to keep track of all the names who’ve been touted as Liverpool’s potential next manager.
Barcelona adviser Jordi Roures says they should try for Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso. Roures is close to Barca president Joan Laporta and feels Xabi - despite his Real Madrid ties - would be an ideal replacement for departing coach Xavi.
Over the past month or so, it’s felt as if Ruben Amorim was gradually getting closer to becoming Liverpool’s next manager, with rumours that an agent of his had even bought an apartment in the city.
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has reaffirmed his commitment to the new Bundesliga giants. Xabi resisted interest from Bayern Munich and Liverpool to stick with Bayer.
Liverpool are reportedly set to interview one manager who’s been strongly linked with taking over from Jurgen Klopp at Anfield. Ever since Xabi Alonso ruled himself out of the running by reaffirming his commitment to Bayer Leverkusen, Ruben Amorim has been the favourite for the Reds job off the back of his fine work with Sporting Lisbon.
A video that has gone viral on social media shows a Bayer Leverkusen staff member celebrating Roma’s win over Milan and Xabi Alonso said the Bundesliga champions want to prove they are ‘better’ than the Giallorossi.
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso admitted that his side had to work hard to secure Europa League progression. The German champions are now in the semifinals of thes second tier European competition.
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso says there'll be no underestimating West Ham tonight. Bayer are in London for the second-leg of their Europa League quarterfinal second-leg defending a 2-0 lead.
It wasn’t meant to be for Liverpool and beloved former midfielder Xabi Alonso. The ex-Spanish international footballer opted to stay put with Bayer Leverkusen after the Reds came calling looking for a Jurgen Klopp successor.
Liverpool are keen on making Ruben Amorim their next manager after Xabi Alonso opted to stay put with Bayer Leverkusen. The good news for the Reds is that it very much appears the feeling is mutual for the Portuguese head coach.
Xabi Alonso, the king of Germany waits for Real Madrid; Romelu Lukaku to Saudi could happen this summer; And Chelsea are attracted to Roberto De Zerbi.
Liverpool are still pushing to find their preferred manager after Jurgen Klopp departs. The Reds know that they will have to make do without the German after the season concludes.
Ze Roberto is convinced Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso will eventually take charge of Real Madrid. Xabi is celebrating today after Bayer were confirmed German champions for the first time in their history.
History was made at the BayArena as Bayer Leverkusen and Xabi Alonso finally realized their year-long dream of lifting the Bundesliga title! 25 wins, 4 draws and zero losses later, Bayern Munich have been dethroned of the Bundesliga crown thanks to one of the most beautiful stories in the sport this year.
Xabi Alonso is a happy man. Months of meticulous planning and tactical brilliance finally culminated in his team’s first-ever Bundesliga title! On Sunday night, Bayer Leverkusen won 5-0 over Werder Bremen to mathematically secure the Bundesliga title, with 5 games left to play!
Fresh Bundesliga champion Bayer Leverkusen have equalled Juventus‘ 43-match unbeaten record in domestic games and can beat the Old Lady away at Borussia Dortmund next week.
Xabi Alonso was eager to pay tribute to those who came before him after leading Bayer Leverkusen to a first ever Bundesliga title. Bayer were confirmed champions on Sunday, so interrupting Bayern Munich's dominance after 11 years.
Earlier this month, Xabi Alonso announced that he would not be leaving Bayer Leverkusen this summer, despite strong interest from Liverpool and Bayern Munich in acquiring his services.
Former Real Madrid midfielder Steve McManaman has praised Xabi Alonso’s decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen this summer. Alonso is on the brink of leading Leverkusen to their first ever Bundesliga title in the coming weeks alongside a potential treble with the DfB Pokal and the UEFA Europa League.
Xabi Alonso won’t be leaving Bayer Leverkusen for Liverpool this summer, but there’s a chance that some of his players might. Christian Falk has indicated
Liverpool are understood to be interested in a potential swoop for highly-rated Schalke youngster Assan Ouedraogo this summer. It remains unclear what positions will be prioritised in the squad ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s planned departure at the end of the current campaign.
Liverpool are eagerly looking to find the perfect successor to Jurgen Klopp after he leaves the club at the end of the 2023/24 season. However, the Reds have now suffered a major blow in their aspirations to bring back their former midfielder Xabi Alonso in that role.
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