Xabi Alonso has decided to stay with Bayer Leverkusen, declining the opportunity to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. This decision has left Liverpool with challenging decisions regarding their managerial position. Ruben Amorim is a potential target for Liverpool, with reports suggesting a possible transfer fee of £12.8m. Alonso's choice has received mixed reactions, with Joe Cole criticizing it while Richard Keys questioning Alonso's ambition.
Joe Cole has slammed Xabi Alonso's "terrible" call to snub Liverpool and stay with Bayer Leverkusen https://t.co/jGfY2DCRZI https://t.co/EKcunyhFlV
Richard Keys has berated Xabi Alonso for deciding to stay with Bayer Leverkusen 😡 He's suggested he doesn’t have the “cojones” to take a big job 😳 https://t.co/uBm96JlJEv https://t.co/biiC0EGQt7
Liverpool get huge boost in hunt for Klopp replacement after Alonso snub as new target considers ditching job for Prem https://t.co/He4SMyUKZb
🗣️ “I think it’s a terrible decision" Joe Cole has slammed Xabi Alonso's call to snub Liverpool and stay with Bayer Leverkusen https://t.co/jGfY2DCkaa https://t.co/vhUjg2NUeX
Liverpool fans convinced club have found Jurgen Klopp’s replacement as legend returns to shadow outgoing boss https://t.co/XNYaBrXBit
Liverpool could reportedly land Ruben Amorim for as little as £12.8m after Xabi Alonso confirmed he would not be succeeding Jurgen Klopp 🔴👔
What happened with Xabi Alonso & #LFC — and what do they do now? ▪️ Contact made after Klopp exit revealed ▪️ No direct talks ▪️ Anfield execs unsurprised Alonso chose to stay at Bayer Leverkusen ▪️ Spaniard only wants to move when ready ▪️ Amorim admired but not clear favourite
Xabi Alonso announces decision on his future amid Liverpool interest https://t.co/7fMDmV9HYn
Xabi Alonso’s decision to stay put gives Liverpool tricky choices at time of flux | Jonathan Wilson https://t.co/Ta2mxnqfag