Liverpool is actively pursuing Xabi Alonso as a potential replacement for Jürgen Klopp, with Sky Sports News' Melissa Reddy reporting, after speaking to multiple sources in England and Germany, that the club has made initial contact and even submitted a request to speak with the Bayer Leverkusen manager, according to BILD. This interest in Alonso is part of a broader managerial search, with the Reds reportedly making an offer to secure his services. Alonso, currently at the helm of Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen, has been part of speculation regarding his future, amidst Liverpool's apparent confidence in securing his commitment over Bayern Munich, as reported by @GraemeBailey. Leverkusen's sporting director, Simon Rolfes, expressed calmness and optimism about retaining Alonso, highlighting the coach's comfort at the club, in statements to FabrizioRomano and AFPSports. Additionally, there's a verbal agreement that Alonso could leave Leverkusen this summer for a suitable offer, further fueling the speculation around his potential move, as mentioned by @MirrorFootball.
🚨 Xabi Alonso has a verbal agreement with Bayer Leverkusen that he will be allowed to leave this summer if the Bundesliga side receive a 'suitable offer'. (Source: @MirrorFootball) https://t.co/HU5LlhlToN
🚨 Liverpool are quietly confident that Xabi Alonso will choose them over Bayern Munich this summer. (Source: @GraemeBailey) https://t.co/nTrtPzuMa3
🚨 Barcelona are interested in signing Florian Wirtz. He's expected to stay at Bayer Leverkusen until 2026, which works in Barça's favour as the fee will be lower. (Source: @sport) https://t.co/bs1BcLlF1k
Simon Rolfes, the sporting director of Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen, said Thursday he was "calm and optimistic" coach Xabi Alonso would stay beyond the summer. #AFPSports https://t.co/XXWTzTZDha
🔴 Bayer Leverkusen director Simon Rolfes on Xabi Alonso: “I'm still calm, optimistic”. “Xabi feels comfortable here, for sure. What if he asked to leave? There are many subjunctives in the world. Not all of them have to happen”, told @fr. https://t.co/sOM8suWTRv
Leverkusen director Simon Rolfes on Xabi Alonso: “I'm still calm, optimistic”. “Xabi feels comfortable here, for sure. What if he asked to leave? There are many subjunctives in the world. Not all of them have to happen”, told @fr. https://t.co/TxYhu56DXj
Liverpool have made their move for Xabi Alonso 👀 And a return to Anfield has always been part of the Spaniard's long-term managerial plan... https://t.co/9V2EYUCPDd https://t.co/y5YA8VBUDx
🚨 Liverpool have submitted an initial request to speak with Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso as they pursue a replacement for Jürgen Klopp. (Source: BILD) https://t.co/GDA8TJOvW1
Liverpool have made an offer as they eye up Xabi Alonso, it has been claimed 🤔 But the Reds may have trouble getting their man 👀 https://t.co/X4ICWCx2vU https://t.co/XYoSMmfIMB
Liverpool 'contact Xabi Alonso's agent' in first approach to strike agreement as Jurgen Klopp replacement https://t.co/m9dqONwdyZ
Which of Liverpool or Bayern Munich can present the most compelling case to hire Xabi Alonso? 🤔 Sky Sports News' Melissa Reddy analyses the situation after speaking to multiple sources in England and Germany 🔍