When Xabi Alonso spurned his former club Liverpool last summer to remain at Bayer Leverkusen, it seemed he might have passed up an opportunity that was too good to ignore. However, even as Arne Slot has led Liverpool to the Premier League title,

Bayer Leverkusen is close to defining Xabi Alonso's replacement as the team's manager. According to journalist David Ornstein, from The Athletic portal, Erik ten Hag is close to taking over the position. Journalist Florian Plettenberg, from Germany's Sky Sports, adds that the contract between the club and the coach should go until 2027.

Liverpool FC can expect a playmaker with similar qualities to Lionel Messi, according to Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, should they land Florian Wirtz this summer. The Reds have sensationally emerged as the favourites to sign him, with the German edging closer to a Leverkusen exit.

The coming summer transfer window is set to be a massive one for Real Madrid. Stars like Luka Modric appear to be on their way out, making way for the new generation with younger names like Trent

The coach is looking for a midfielder with vision to accompany Tchouaméni, Valverde, Camavinga, and Bellingham in the rotation. The German, the best and the most expensive. Paz would cost nine million.