Liverpool could have made their first strategy for Xabi Alonso however the Bayer Leverkusen coach is claimed to be leaning in direction of taking on from Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich…
BAYERN LEAD LIVERPOOL IN ALONSO RACE
Bayern Munich’s imminent emptiness appears to have hastened Liverpool’s pursuit of Xabi Alonso. Apparently, the Reds have made a ‘first strategy’ for the Bayer Leverkusen coach, which feels reasonably belated given how lengthy they’ve identified about Jurgen Klopp’s departure on the finish of the season.
Bayern, although, are an issue for Liverpool. Sky Germany reckons Alonso is extra inclined to remain in Germany and take over from Thomas Tuchel in the summertime. Assuming the present Bayern boss clings on till then. There are good causes for Alonso selecting a return to Bavaria over Merseyside. Listed below are 5 for a begin.
Zinedine Zidane has additionally been linked with the Bayern job and the Guardian says the ex-Actual Madrid boss can be keen to return to administration after virtually three years away.
One supervisor who gained’t change Tuchel is Klopp himself. His agent has reiterated that the Liverpool boss will take a while off when he walks away from Anfield on the finish of the season.
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CHELSEA EYE LEVERKUSEN FORWARD
Leverkusen are going through not solely the lack of their coach but additionally a possible exodus of their star gamers because the vultures circle the Bundesliga leaders.
Victor Boniface has been one of many causes behind their cost previous Bayern to the summit in Germany and Bild claims Chelsea are prioritising a summer season swoop for the Nigeria ahead.
Boniface’s file was higher than a aim contribution per recreation – 16 objectives and eight assists in 23 matches – in all competitions previous to a groin harm sustained final month that stored him sidelined all through AFCON.
HAMMERS TO SWOOP FOR SOLANKE
West Ham have been linked with Boniface however, as an alternative, they merely determined to not signal a striker in January and accept making Kalvin Phillips their highest earner. Which seems a mistake on each counts.
The Hammers will watch for the summer season earlier than transferring for a centre-forward and The Telegraph reckons Dominic Solanke is the person they need.
Ex-Liverpool and England striker Solanke has scored 14 objectives for Bournemouth this season. The 26-year-old would additionally serve to bolster the Irons’ homegrown quota in addition to enhance their attacking ranks. Newcastle had been additionally focused on Solanke however the Magpies weren’t able to maneuver for Eddie Howe’s former striker through the winter window.
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