Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid close to agreeing deal with Xabi Alonso, with Carlo Ancelotti on thin ice
Carlo Ancelotti is on extremely thin ice at Real Madrid after the club's poor run of results and Florentino Perez is close to an agreement with his potential replacement

Real Madrid plot ‘stellar’ double signing of Man Utd, Man City targets
Real Madrid are preparing for a huge summer in 2025 where they could land targets of both Man Utd and Man City, as per reports

Furious Real Madrid accelerate managerial move for Liverpool icon, with Ancelotti’s time almost up
The relationship between Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti is 'broken', with a report revealing club president, Florentino Perez, has 'chosen' a Liverpool icon to 'start a new era'

Xabi Alonso learns main rival for Real Madrid job as Florentino Perez eyes Man Utd target to replace Carlo Ancelotti
Xabi Alonso will face competition from a Man Utd-linked icon to become the new Real Madrid boss, as per a report

Man City to announce Liverpool icon as next manager with crazy report naming Barcelona star as first major signing
Multiple sources claim the 42 y/o has been lined up replace Guardiola as City manager, with a Barcelona attacker to become his first signing in a statement deal

Man City ready to stun Liverpool with spectacular managerial move for Reds icon
Man City are lining up replacements in case Pep Guardiola chooses not to extend his contract and a report claims Liverpool icon Xabi Alonso will be targeted

Next Man City manager: Nine coaches tipped to replace Pep Guardiola as exit rumours heat up
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

Man Utd ready to stun Liverpool with spectacular managerial move for Reds icon
A remarkable report has claimed Man Utd want to lure Liverpool icon Xabi Alonso to Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag's replacement

Liverpool consider Xabi Alonso offer for Reds midfielder as Van Dijk comes clean on contract situation
The Reds are weighing up a Bayer Leverkusen offer for a midfield talent, while Van Dijk has come clean on his future and with his contract winding down

Liverpool agree £10m midfielder deal as Xabi Alonso beats Brentford to £25m Reds defender
Richard Hughes has finalised a midfielder deal which will further pay dividends due to a hefty clause, while Brentford face being squeezed out in the race for a Reds defender

Alonso eyes superb Liverpool star for Bayer Leverkusen, as Carragher names Slot worry
Xabi Alonso is hopeful of signing an in-form Liverpool star for Bayer Leverkusen, while Jamie Carragher has analysed Arne Slot's tactics

Alonso set to get one over Slot as Leverkusen push ahead with plans to sign Liverpool target
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

Liverpool shellshocked as Man City select Reds hero to replace Guardiola; first two giant signings lined up
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

Next Liverpool manager: Xabi Alonso swipes back at Arsenal legend over ‘regret’ warning
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

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

Next Liverpool manager: Ruben Amorim told he’s the one by controversial Man Utd pundit as solid Xabi Alonso rejection claim is made
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

Next Liverpool manager: Xabi Alonso throws Reds curveball with ‘exciting’ Premier League admission
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 piles more misery on Liverpool as Leverkusen explode into race for quality Leeds star
Xabi Alonso could ruin the transfer plans of Liverpool by signing a Leeds United ace for Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports

Liverpool urged to sensationally swerve Amorim and engineer Alonso U-turn, as manager announcement date emerges
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

Liverpool switch remains ‘viable option’ for next Xabi Alonso despite Bayern Munich competition
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

Next Liverpool manager: Ruben Amorim breaks silence on replacing Jurgen Klopp with huge hint FSG will love
Amorim is refusing to follow in the footsteps of Liverpool's previous top target Xabi Alonso

Former Man Utd boss on Bayern Munich shortlist as three candidates emerge following Alonso snub
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

Liverpool learn the truth about Xabi Alonso, with Real Madrid ‘preference’ and secret Chelsea approach revealed
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

Xabi Alonso manhood questioned for rejecting Liverpool, as pundit goes off the rails after getting it wrong
“I would question the size of his cojones. They’re ‘Leicesterkusen’ because Bayer Leverkusen will never again have a season like this"

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

Xabi Alonso slammed for ‘terrible decision’ to reject Liverpool amid warning of Bayer Leverkusen exodus
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 to stop Liverpool, Chelsea making top signings as Fabrizio Romano reacts to Leverkusen decision
Xabi Alonso has opted to stay at Bayer Leverkusen this summer, and he could now disrupt the transfer plans of Liverpool and Chelsea

Next Liverpool manager: Ruben Amorim release clause lower than expected, but next backup plan identified
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

Xabi Alonso told he’ll regret ‘shock’ Liverpool decision with stunning Leverkusen ‘sack’ claim made
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 explains why he rejected Liverpool as Klopp reacts to monumental manager twist
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