Xabi Alonso has been out of work since being sacked by Real Madrid earlier this year; Chelsea are looking for a permanent replacement for Liam Rosenior, who was let go after just four months in charge;

Both Liverpool and Chelsea have been linked with former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso.

Jamie Carragher has claimed that Xabi Alonso ‘would love to manage Liverpool’ and would jump at a return to Anfield if he felt there was a chance of it happening.

Chelsea reportedly make initial contact with Xabi Alonso despite his links to Liverpool, but they are also said to have another manager on their shortlist.

Xabi Alonso’s potential popularity at Liverpool could be a reason why the club’s decision-makers opt not to bring him back to the club, Melissa Reddy suggested. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY

Liverpool have reportedly decided on whether to offer current head coach Arne Slot a new contract amid links with Xabi Alonso. Slot has gradually lost fan support over the course of a really disappointing 2025/26 campaign,

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is under pressure after a disappointing season, and according to reports in Spain, the Reds have now spoken to a Champions League club about a potential new manager. Liverpool were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to struggling Chelsea on Saturday afternoon, with some of the decisions by Slot booed by supporters.

Xabi Alonso Liverpool Links Fade as Arne Slot Backing Becomes ClearLiverpool supporters know all too well how easily romance can overtake reality. Few names stir Anfield quite like Xabi Alonso, a