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  • Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer agree on next Liverpool’s manager after Jurgen Klopp depart

    Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer agree on next Liverpool’s manager after Jurgen Klopp depart

    Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer agree on next Liverpool's manager after Jurgen Klopp depart

    The two think that Xabi Alonso, a former Reds midfielder, might be the person to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.

    Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is a possibility to return to Anfield, according to Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.

    After spending five years on Merseyside, the Spaniard began managing Real Madrid’s youth team in 2018. He later managed Real Sociedad’s B team before taking over at German team Bayer Leverkusen more than a year ago.

    His team has won nine of their ten Bundesliga games thus far, with their most recent victory coming over Hoffenheim on the road this past weekend, 3-2. Additionally, he led Die Schwarzroten to the Europa League semifinals the previous year and they have won all three of their matches so far in this year’s competition.

    Xabi Alonso

    Given that the Reds are also undefeated in Group E, it is possible that Jurgen Klopp and Alonso will reunite during the tournament’s later stages. Klopp is hoping to add the one trophy that has eluded him in his eight years at Anfield.

    With his previous contract set to expire in the summer of 2026, Klopp, 56, signed a new deal with Liverpool in 2022, extending his stay until the summer of 2026. Beyond that, though, Alonso, the winner of the Champions League, has been mentioned by both Lineker and Shearer as a possible successor to Klopp in the future.

    Shearer stated on the podcast The Rest Is Football: “He’s getting great reviews, isn’t he? He’s had a great start to his managerial and coaching career. If he continues on, it won’t be long until people begin to observe him if they haven’t already, and you never know.”

    “I think there’s every chance that Carlo Ancelotti ends up there as manager of a certain Jude Bellingham once he walks away or is pushed out, as is often the case at Real Madrid,” Lineker stated. Furthermore, he may follow (Jurgen) Klopp in the future. You always do with these things, don’t you? Steven Gerrard will always be there.”

    Shearer said, “That might all change in a year,” to wrap up the discussion. However, it appears that he will stay at the top for a very long time, doesn’t he?”

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    Expert: Liverpool’s demand for Mohamed Salah will be “100%” accepted; “it’s happening.”

    Mohamed Salah moving from Liverpool to Saudi Arabia in 2024 is "inevitable," according to

    Mohamed Salah moving from Liverpool to Saudi Arabia in 2024 is “inevitable,” according to Gabby Agbonlahor.

    Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former striker for Aston Villa stated that while Jurgen Klopp won’t be pleased to lose him, it might be “good business” for the Merseysiders.

    Monday, October 30, Football Insider reported that despite continued Saudi interest, Liverpool will not sell their 31-year-old top player, Mohamed Salah, in January.

    The Saudi Pro League is reportedly working behind the scenes to recruit forward and Man City star Kevin De Bruyne to the Middle East in the summer of 2024, insiders have also told Football Insider.

    With 13 games played across all competitions, Salah has recorded 10 goals and four assists to start the 2023–24 campaign in customary fashion.

    His alleged £350,000-per-week deal is scheduled to end in June 2025.

    Agbonlahor said, “I do see Mo Salah in Saudi Arabia, 100%,” to Ewan Kingsbury of Football Insider.

    “He is going to be the player with the biggest salary. It does occur, and I observe it during the summer.

    “There will be one year remaining on his contract, and Liverpool will be aware of this and able to find a replacement.”

    “I don’t believe Liverpool is motivated by money. With the requested fee, customers will receive anything they want.

    Even though Klopp won’t want to part with him, it’s possible that he’ll be granted the money to find a younger replacement.

    “Whether Salah’s legs will begin to fail in the upcoming years is unknown. In my opinion, it would be wise for business to let him depart in 2024

  • Following the discovery of a “contract clause,” Xabi Alonso “could be the next manager of Liverpool.”

    Following the discovery of a “contract clause,” Xabi Alonso “could be the next manager of Liverpool.”

    Following the discovery of a "contract clause," Xabi Alonso "could be the next manager of Liverpool."

    For his efforts at Bayer Leverkusen so far, Xabi Alonso has won praise, and recent rumors suggest that the former Liverpool player may reunite with the club.

    According to a report, Xabi Alonso would be permitted to leave Bayer Leverkusen in 2024 if Liverpool expressed interest.

    If Real Madrid or Bayern Munich expressed interest in the former midfielder-turned-manager at that time, it has been suggested that the 41-year-old could rejoin those teams.

    Alonso is having fun in North Rhine-Westphalia as his team prepares to compete for the championship against Thomas Tuchel’s team in the Bundesliga.
    Bayern is two points behind Leverkusen at the top, with a one-point lead.

    The former Liverpool midfielder has been linked with numerous positions across the continent after guiding his team from a precarious position to the European spots in his debut season.

    Alonso has been suggested as a possible replacement for the successful Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, whose future at the Santiago Bernabeu is uncertain due to rumors that he may take the Brazil job.

    Alonso has a clause in his contract that, according to SportBILD via Focus, could allow for a return to one of his three previous teams.

    Following the discovery of a "contract clause," Xabi Alonso "could be the next manager of Liverpool."

    According to rumors, the Spaniard has an agreement allowing him to leave should Real, Bayern Munich, or Liverpool approach him about signing a contract.

    Alonso’s three-year extension at the BayArena in August, which extended his contract with the team until 2026, is thought to have prompted the reported development.

    Regarding his new contract with Die Werkself, Alonso said, “I’m extremely appreciative of the faith Bayer 04 has placed in me.

    “The club management and I have a strong bond and trust because we are both convinced of the same principles and direction on the field.

    Additionally, the daily work environment is excellent and laid back.
    Additionally, this adds to the enjoyment of working with my team and all other Bayer 04 employees. I think the previous season was successful. But just like the club, I desire more. We are currently making ambitious progress in that direction.

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    Liverpool has been informed that a £87 million winger could succeed Mohamed Salah.

    Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

    Pundit Stephen Warnock has named “the only player” who could potentially replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool.

    Speculation is rife over Salah’s future at Anfield following strong interest from the Saudi Pro League over the summer.

    Al Ittihad ultimately saw a bid of around £150m rejected by Liverpool.
    And when Darren Bent asked on TalkSPORT whether he would sell the Egyptian for that kind of fee in the near future, former Red Warnock said there should be someone lined up to replace Salah – and that he would offer the man who he thinks he can do it.

    “I wouldn’t sell him this season, maybe next, but you have to have someone on the pitch,” began the expert.
    “The only player that comes to mind is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli.

    “He’s the only player you look at and think ‘young, potential, he can play’, but he’s a left wing player, could he play on the right?

    “[Dominik] Szoboszlai, he played there in Leipzig, will he play higher if he goes? The scouting network won’t be active now, right, knowing that Salah is getting closer to that point.”

    Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

    Liverpool advised to go for Kvara

    Last year at this time not many people were aware of the magical quality of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

    But fast forward 12 months and he could face any team in the world.
    He may have faded towards the end of the season, but he was still a key factor in Napoli’s first Scudetto win in 33 years.

    Twelve goals and ten assists in Serie A have everyone talking about “Kvaradona”, and Europe’s traditional elite are all connected, including Liverpool.

    So far, Napoli are determined to keep the 22-year-old.
    There was talk of a figure of 87 million pounds needed to remove him from southern Italy.
    However, if Liverpool were to sell Salah, raising that kind of money wouldn’t be a big deal.
    If the Reds’ recruitment team – like Warnock – believed Kvaratskhelia was the right man to replace Mo, they would certainly be happy to pay.

    Traditionally, however, Liverpool have not always chosen the most obvious option.
    And even if, as Warnock says, the Georgian is more of a left-footed player than a right-handed one, he would still be a fairly obvious and successful signing.

    If the Reds are convinced, it would be no surprise if they chose Kvara as Salah’s potential successor. But we think a more natural replacement in the form of Pedro Neto might be a better bet for now

     

  • Reece James now responds inaudibly to what Chelsea did just before deadline.

    Reece James now responds inaudibly to what Chelsea did just before deadline.

    Fabrizio Romano says “smart deal by Liverpool” was one of the most surprising transfers of the summer
    Reece James responded to the news that Callum Hudson-Odoi, a recent academy graduate, had left Chelsea on social media.

    One of the first team’s longest-tenured players was transferred to Premier League team Nottingham Forest, and he left a single sad emoji comment on the former player’s Instagram.

    After a long summer of rumors that he would be moving on, Hudson-Odoi’s departure from the club was finally confirmed yesterday.

    Last season, they tried one last loan to the Bundesliga in an effort for him to regain the form that helped him break into the team in the first place.

    However, under Xabi Alonso, things did not go well, and he actually left Bayer Leverkusen before his loan was supposed to end.

    When Hudson-Odoi sold, James was devastated.

    Under Mauricio Pochettino, a path back to the first team appeared to be very difficult to see.
    He wasn’t a part of the team that traveled to the US for the preseason tour.

    Many Premier League teams were rumored to be interested in signing the player, but Forest sealed the deal for a pittance.

    James expressed his regret over Hudson-Odoi’s departure on his former teammate’s Instagram story.
    James and Hudson-Odoi were friends for many years as they progressed through the academy.

    The attacker might not have to wait long, though, as Chelsea is scheduled to play Forest in the league today.

    Cole Palmer might make his debut for his new team during this game as Chelsea looks to extend its winning streak at home in the Premier League.

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    The Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk provides a four-word update on his injury.

    The Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk provides a four-word update on his injury.
    The 22-year-old could play for the Blues this weekend if he returns from injury.

    Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has announced he is back in training after picking up a minor injury ahead of the Blues’ game against Luton Town last weekend.

    The 22-year-old was criticized for his poor performances in Chelsea’s first two games of the season against Liverpool and West Ham, failing to make a huge impact in either game.

    However, he was ruled out of the Luton game with a training injury and Pochettino admitted he was disappointed Mudryk missed the game against the Hatters.

    “I think he might need a few days to recover,” Pochettino said. “He won’t be available. Very disappointed with the situation, he played against West Ham for 45 minutes.

    “He is a player we hope to help play the way he thinks he can. Disappointed, but at the same time it’s not a big deal. Maybe a week or a few days.”

    Mudryk also missed AFC Wimbledon in the Blues’ 2-1 win in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night, as the Ukraine international was left out of the match-day squad.

    But the star is on his way back, having shared on his Instagram story a photo of him and teammate Malo Gusto in training and sharing a hug. He finally tagged the France international with a blue heart emoji, with Mudryk captioning the post: “Happy to be back.” He could be part of Pochettino’s squad when the Blues play Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

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    Chelsea set medical following £45m deal agreed with Man City

    Chelsea have agreed a £40m deal plus £5m in add-ons for Manchester City winger Cole Palmer. The 21-year-old has already agreed
    Chelsea have agreed a £40m deal plus £5m in add-ons for Manchester City winger Cole Palmer.

    The 21-year-old has already agreed to move to Stamford Bridge. Personal appointments should be a formality and a doctor’s appointment is currently being arranged.

    A £35million offer from the Blues was rejected earlier on Wednesday but quickly returned to the negotiating table to broker a deal for the striker, who was on the sidelines in Pep Guardiola’s squad.

    Former City scout Joe Shields, who is now co-director of recruitment and talent, played a key role in securing the deal. Palmer struggled to establish himself at the Etihad Stadium and was an unused substitute in the treble winner’s last two games, despite his goal in a Super Cup win in early August.

    He is still highly regarded for playing an integral part in England’s victory in the Under-21 European Championship this summer.

    The move will see Chelsea’s summer spending exceed £400m and over £1bn for the three transfer windows since the Boehly-Clearlake takeover.

    Palmer’s arrival will be Chelsea’s latest outlay, with player sales topping the agenda until the 11pm deadline on Friday.

    The transfer of Romelu Lukaku to Roma should take place shortly, while negotiations are still underway for the permanent transfer of Callum Hudson-Odoi to Nottingham Forest. Ian Maatsen, Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah still face an uncertain future. Maatsen is interested in a permanent contract with both West Ham and Burnley, while Chalobah is in the sights of Bayern Munich.

    Tottenham continue to monitor Gallagher’s availability, having previously had the option to sign him.