It's believed Liverpool spoke to Florian Wirtz and his family over a possible move on Tuesday, holding negotiations in Blackpool, before he moved on to Manchester

I n news that was expected, Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso announced on Friday that he was leaving the club. Bayer Leverkusen issued a statement on the matter: Bayer 04 Leverku

Dean Huijsen seems set to join Real Madrid, prompting Liverpool and PSG to explore other defensive options. A new report from Fabrizio Romano sheds light on what ultimately swung the deal in the

Hope would appear to be running out if Liverpool are to stand any chance of signing Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth. Real Madrid have moved into pole position for the central defender, reportedly pushed by expected new manager Xabi Alonso, and are hoping to finalise a deal in time for the FIFA Club World Cup.

Xabi Alonso, soon to become Real Madrid's head coach, has made his stance clear on the age-old debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is one of the frontrunners to replace Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen after the Spaniard signalled his intention to leave the club at the end of the

Bayern Munich and Florian Wirtz appear to be headed toward an agreement, though the timing is up for debate. Some reports indicate that the move could be consummated this summer, while others say it might be more feasible — and affordable — in 2026.