Overview
- Alonso has been without a club since his January 13 dismissal by Real Madrid.
- Liverpool links have intensified as Arne Slot faces scrutiny during a faltering season and Champions League qualification is in doubt.
- Manchester City are engaged in succession planning with Alonso mentioned as a possible Pep Guardiola replacement, though Guardiola reiterates he intends to honor his contract.
- Petit told Ignition Casino he believes Alonso’s connection to Anfield would sway him toward Liverpool, invoking Mikel Arteta’s return to Arsenal as a parallel.
- Reports cited by The Times suggest Alonso is open to a Premier League job but prepared to wait until the summer, with no public indication of formal approaches.