Liverpool next manager: Major update on Xabi Alonso appointment as new talks revealed - sources

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27 Mar 2024, 12:30 pm

Liverpool are still hopeful of agreeing a deal to bring Xabi Alonso to the club despite reports claiming he is likely to join Bayern Munich if he leaves Bayer Leverkusen, sources have told Football Insider.

Sky Sports reported last week (22 March) that Alonso, 42, prefers a move to the Allianz Arena over Anfield if he is to leave Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen.

However, the Spaniard remains the top target for Liverpool ahead of Jurgen Klopp's summer exit - and a well-placed source has told Football Insider that the Reds are ready to "break the bank" to get him.

The Merseysiders haven't given up on luring their former midfielder back to Anfield in the off-season.

Liverpool are working on a deal to appoint Alonso behind the scenes as they draw up the succession plan ahead of Klopp's exit - which was announced in January.

Ultimately, the Merseysiders recognise that the decision will come down to the Spaniard, as it is effectively his job if he wants it.

Liverpool are interviewing other targets and have fall-back plans in case Alonso turns them down.

Liverpool working on Alonso appointment despite new Bayern Munich claim

The Spaniard has his Leverkusen side sitting top of the Bundesliga and is on course to win a historic treble with the German side this season.

He only started his senior management career at the club in October 2022 but is already considered one of the world's most exciting young managers.

The 42-year-old's contract at Leverkusen is set to run until June 2026.

His side are yet to lose a game in the 2023-24 campaign, winning 33 and drawing five.

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Bayern Munich, who are rivalling Liverpool for Alonso, are set to part company with Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season after a disappointing campaign.

The Reds remain in the Europa League and could take on Leverkusen in the final if both sides make it.

In other news, Liverpool chief Michael Edwards sets sights on game-changing Ligue 1 deal.

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