Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Tuesday that Alonso is preparing to return to management, with Liverpool and Manchester City named as potential destinations, and no club confirming talks or a deal.
- Liverpool’s interest is described as contingent on a decision over Arne Slot, with talkSPORT noting traveling fans sang Alonso’s name after a 4-0 FA Cup loss at Manchester City and results have dipped in the league.
- Goal, citing UK reporting, says City view Alonso as an option if Pep Guardiola leaves this summer, though his future remains unconfirmed and any move for Alonso is described as speculative.
- Alonso’s candidacy draws on his unbeaten 2023–24 Bundesliga title and German Cup with Bayer Leverkusen, followed by a short Real Madrid stint that ended in January after a Spanish Super Cup defeat.
- In other transfer notebook items, talkSPORT reports Harry Maguire signed a one-year Manchester United extension on reduced wages, Newcastle scouted Coventry loanee goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, and Brighton expect a sell-on payment if Valentin Barco joins Chelsea.