Liverpool supporters are beginning to grow a little desperate in their hope that Arne Slot is heading for the Anfield exit door.
The Reds continue to disappoint in the Premier League and look to be going nowhere under the Premier League-winning coach.
FSG appear reluctant to make a change mid-season, but after reports from Spain claimed that Liverpool have contacted Xabi Alonso over taking the job, a decision could be getting closer.
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Will Xabi Alonso be Liverpool manager by the start of the 2026/27 season?
If no, where will he be instead?
Xabi Alonso pictured during Real Madrid's La Liga match against Real Betis at the Bernabeu (Credit: Getty Images/Alberto Gardin/NurPhoto).
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Should the Basque come in, it would have a profound effect on the Liverpool squad who would have to prove themselves to a new manager all over again.
Alonso‘s arrival could also impact potential transfer targets, and perhaps could even lead to a Liverpool return for academy graduate Tyler Morton.
Tyler Morton could have eyes on Liverpool return
Morton has been making Liverpool regret selling him this season after nailing down a place in Lyon’s starting XI.
The 23-year-old was at it again on Sunday as he registered a goal and an assist in the 5-2 thrashing of FC Metz.
Tyler Morton celebrates after scoring for Lyon during the Ligue 1 match against FC Metz
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It does not appear that Liverpool have a buy-back clause installed on Morton, but they could potentially do with another quality midfield option and the youngster would surely love to return in a more senior capacity.
Morton recently opened up on his treatment under Slot, claiming that the Dutchman simply did not think he was ready to play, something the Lyon star strongly disagreed with.
One man who certainly rates Morton’s talents, however, is Alonso, who tried to sign him in 2024 while in charge at Bayer Leverkusen. Morton even spoke to Alonso over the phone, with the former Real Madrid manager outlining how good he thinks he can become.
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A true Liverpool supporter, Morton will no doubt be keeping one eye on reports that Alonso could soon head back to Anfield and it is not unreasonable to think he could return too.
How much would Morton cost?
Liverpool thought they had got themselves a good deal by selling Morton to Lyon for around £15m in August.
But although that was good money for a player who featured only five times last season, it was probably not reflective of Morton’s true quality.
The England U21 star is having a terrific time at Lyon and if Liverpool were to buy him now it would surely cost them at least double what they sold him for.
The Reds do have a 20% sell-on clause tacked onto the deal, which would likely get them a discount if they do want to come back to the table for Morton. Still, it would be some climb down if they did so after only one year.
Having said that, Morton is a midfielder in Alonso’s own making. If the Basque takes over and wants him back, it would be great to see Liverpool oblige.
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