News from Liverpool: Xabi Alonso reveals his preferences as a £50 million transfer plan is revealed

Liverpool is still looking for a replacement for Jurgen Klopp, but this week’s game against Manchester City, a contender for the Premier League title, is their main priority.

In the lead-up to Liverpool’s tantalising match against championship challenger Manchester City on Sunday, things are anything but calm at Anfield.

After a thrilling victory over Nottingham Forest over the weekend, the Reds secured their place atop the Premier League. The drama hasn’t stopped off the pitch, though, as the Anfield administration continues to look for a replacement for Jurgen Klopp.

When the German steps down at the conclusion of the season, Xabi Alonso is the front-runner to take his place, but Bayern Munich is also interested in the Spaniard. Additionally, Alonso might decide to remain with Bayer Leverkusen, who are poised to win their first-ever German championship.

Mirror Football compiles all the most recent Anfield news as rumours about the club’s managerial search and the build-up to the City game continue throughout the week.

Alonso expresses a clear preference

If Xabi Alonso decides to leave Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, he would reportedly rather sign with Bayern Munich than Liverpool.

After making an impression in his first management position in Germany, the highly-regarded Spaniard became the clear favourite to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.

But according to Sky Germany, Bayern Munich is also looking for a new head coach this summer and has already begun speaking with Alonso. Furthermore, that same claim states that Alonso would rather play for the German champions, Bayern, than Liverpool.

The £50 million transfer plot is revealed

As Crystal Palace looks for a summer replacement for long-term Reds target Marc Guehi, Liverpool has received a transfer boost.

A number of elite Premier League teams, including Liverpool, have been eyeing the £50 million-rated England defender for some time. It now appears that Palace is willing to let go of their highly-regarded center-half when the current campaign comes to a conclusion.

The Telegraph claims that, in search of a new center-half for the 2024–25 season, Palace has given the strongest indication yet that Guehi is leaving.

Egypt threatens Salah

Despite Mohamed Salah’s current injury, the Liverpool forward has been called up by Egypt for international duty later this month.

The captain of Liverpool, who suffered an injury at the Africa Cup of Nations, has only made two appearances for the team since the beginning of the year. However, he is said to be close to returning to full fitness in time for this weekend’s match against Manchester City.

Despite Salah’s lack of playing time, Egypt has called up the powerful forward for their next international matches later this month. According to Egypt FA member Ehab El-Komy, Salah will be used if he plays for Liverpool at all over the next two weeks.

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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.