Liverpool are looking to raid Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen for Xabi Alonso and Simon Rolfes at the end of the season.
According to a report from Football Insider, Liverpool want Xabi Alonso as a replacement for Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season, and they want Simon Rolfes to accompany him to Anfield. They need to bring in a quality sporting director after the departure of Jorg Schmadtke.
Simon Rolfes and Xabi Alonso have done a spectacular job at Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen, and they have managed to bring in an array of talented young players over the years.
Replacing Klopp will be a massive challenge for Liverpool at the end of the season. But Alonso has shown that he is one of the best young managers in the world right now. The 42-year-old has helped Leverkusen climb to the top of the table, and they will be hoping to win the Bundesliga this season.
He knows the club well, having played for Liverpool in the past, and he should be able to adapt quickly. The 42-year-old has shown that he has the tactical nous to manage at the highest level, and he will be hoping to carry forward Klopp’s legacy at Liverpool.
Recently, the German manager also suggested that Alonso is the best young manager in the world right now, and it remains to be seen with the Liverpool can win the race for his signature. Alonso has been linked with clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid as well.
Alonso will be tempted to join
The opportunity to return to his former club will certainly be an attractive proposition for him. The 42-year-old has always been vocal about his admiration and affection for Liverpool, and he has previously claimed that they are his favourite club out of the ones he has played for.
Liverpool have an impressive squad at their disposal, and they will be hoping to win major trophies in the coming seasons. The Bayer Leverkusen manager will certainly fancy his chances of winning silverware with them.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have far more resources compared to the Bundesliga club club, and Simon Rolfes could be excited about the possibility of working with them. He will be able to sign top class players from around the world with Liverpool’s resources, and he could build a formidable squad at Anfield.