Liverpool are not working on a move to replace manager Arne Slot with Xabi Alonso this summer, journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed.
The Anfield side maintain trust in the Dutch manager despite his difficult second year in charge, with the Reds heading towards a trophyless end to the campaign.
Despite reports in Germany suggesting otherwise, Romano claims Liverpool have not approached Alonso over a potential return to Anfield, with no talks taking place between the parties at the moment.
Alonso is available following his departure from Real Madrid in January, after just eight months in charge of the club.
Liverpool Yet to Approach Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso
Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, revealed that Liverpool last spoke with Alonso back in 2024, before appointing Slot as Jurgen Klopp’s successor.
“I'm not aware of Xabi Alonso being already in talks with Liverpool. Liverpool have not approached Xabi Alonso so far.
“If they will do that in June or whenever, I will let you know. But at the moment, I'm not aware of Liverpool making any approaches for Xabi Alonso.
“Last time they had conversations was before Arne Slot got appointed as new Liverpool coach a few years ago.
“But at that time, Xabi Alonso decided to stay at Bayer Leverkusen and then prepare for his future move to Real Madrid. But that's it. At the moment, nothing else to say about Xabi Alonso and Liverpool.”
Slot has been under severe scrutiny amid Liverpool’s difficult season, with the Reds sitting fourth in the Premier League with four games left to play.
Failure to qualify for the Champions League could potentially result in the Dutchman being relieved of his duties, despite him having a year left on his contract.
Liverpool oversaw an unprecedented summer of spending in 2025, splashing out over £450m on new signings, including breaking their transfer record twice.
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Yan Diomande
Liverpool are working to replace Mohamed Salah after the season, following the Egyptian’s bombshell announcement last month that he will be leaving the club in June.
According to reports, the Reds view RB Leipzig rising star Yan Diomande as their top target to succeed Salah and have recently held a meeting with the 19-year-old’s representatives.
While Leipzig want to retain Diomande following his impressive debut campaign, interest from Europe’s top clubs is likely to force the Bundesliga side into a sale this summer.
Leipzig are believed to be valuing Diomande at around €100m (£87m), which would make him the club’s most expensive sale ever.
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