Next Liverpool manager: A senior insider reveals a significant turn in the Xabi Alonso chase

As he continues to lead Bayer Leverkusen to unprecedented heights, Xabi Alonso, the manager target for Liverpool, is content and settled in Germany, sources have told Football Insider.

The 42-year-old Alonso has been the Merseysiders’ top target ever since Jurgen Klopp declared his intention to leave Anfield in January.

On January 28, Football Insider disclosed that the manager of Leverkusen is the “number one choice” to replace the renowned German in the Liverpool managerial position.

Football Insider has learned, though, from a reliable source that Alonso and his family have made Germany their permanent home.

He may even captain Leverkusen in the Champions League during the 2024–2025 season, if he is content where he is at.

With Alonso “settled” in Germany, the competition to manage Liverpool has taken a dramatic turn.
Liverpool is researching a number of prospects and is still hopeful that they will be able to sign their former midfield player this summer.

Alonso was appointed in October 2022, and his current contract with Leverkusen is scheduled to expire in June 2026.

On January 27, Football Insider disclosed that he has a clause in his contract that permits him to join any of his previous teams, including Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Real Sociedad.

His Leverkusen team is currently eight points ahead in the Bundesliga and is headed for a historic treble this season.

Alonso played with Liverpool for five years, winning the FA Cup and Champions League in that time. He made 210 games.

However, he’s made his home in Germany, where he played for the last three years of his career.

With 12 top-flight games remaining this season, Liverpool is currently atop the Premier League after winning the League Cup on Sunday, February 25.

Throughout his last few months with the Reds, Klopp also has the chance to win the FA Cup and Europa League.

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According to reports, Ederson, an Atalanta midfielder, is a target for Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal.

Ederson, an Atalanta midfielder, is apparently a target for Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal.

The Premier division’s biggest clubs have taken notice of the 24-year-old Brazilian as he has established himself as a dependable player in the Italian division. Tutto Atalanta reports that the midfield player might fetch a summer transfer fee of up to €45 million. It will be fascinating to see if Liverpool, Manchester United, or Arsenal are willing to pay a hefty price for him.

At the end of the current campaign, Manchester United needs to bring him in as a centre midfielder. Since joining the team, Sofyan Amrabat has mostly disappointed, and when his loan agreement expires, he will return to his native club.

Ederson might wind up being a great addition to the Red Devils. In addition to adding creativity and goals to the side, he will assist in managing the game’s speed. This season, he has six goals and one assist in all competitions.

Likewise, when Thiago Alcantara departs Liverpool in the summer, the team will want a central midfield player. By season’s end, the Spaniard’s contract will expire.

In the event that Thomas Partey chooses to leave Arsenal, Mikel Arteta will need to effectively replace him. In recent months, there have been rumours that the Ghanaian international wants to leave Arsenal.

It will be intriguing to watch where Ederson ends up, since he will undoubtedly be tempted to join a major Premier League club. Although the Brazilian might be able to recoup the investment in the upcoming seasons, the stated asking amount might end up being a bit of an issue.