Alonso can unlock Tchouameni signingBringing in Alonso may well help the club get the consistent best out of both Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz - two of his best players at Bayer Leverkusen.And

Perez's round of meetings also addressed a simmering issue regarding positional discipline. Under the previous regime, versatile midfielders Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga had reportedly "recoiled with public complaints" when asked to fill in at full-back—a role both have been forced to play due to injuries.

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Reds sporting director Hughes is being tipped to make a move for an elite Premier League attacking midfielder, while Xabi Alonso reportedly wants four outstanding signings if he takes over from Arne S

The Spaniard’s availability will only increase the mounting pressure on Arne Slot.

Xabi Alonso is out as Real Madrid boss after less than 30 games in charge, the latest in the head-whipping soap opera that is Europe's most-trophied club.

Liverpool have some exciting options if they decide to sack under-pressure boss Slot, with Steven Gerrard informing the club he's ready to take the reins

Xabi Alonso is out of work just eight months after landing one of the biggest jobs in world football.

Wataru Endo and Conor Bradley are unlikely to get a chance to play for Xabi Alonso if the former player takes over from Arne Slot, as Liverpool will need to spend further money to acquire players who

While top European clubs often are quick to move on from managers, Alonso's dismissal was particularly fast, coming after just half a season. Real Madrid currently sit second on La Liga's table, just four points behind Barcelona, though their hated rivals did beat them 3-2 in Sunday's Supercopa final.

Saturday's 2-3 defeat at Bournemouth was not just the end of a thirteen-match unbeaten run, but quite possibly a sign of the end of an era.