Xabi Alonso has emerged as a top target for Liverpool when Jurgen Klopp leaves his post as manager at the end of the season, with Kop scouts taking in Bayer Leverkusen’s weekend thrashing of Bayern Munich.

Manchester United have identified Bayer Leverkusen duo Jeremie Frimpong and Edmond Tapsoba as summer transfer targets – but their chances of doing a deal could be impacted by Liverpool’s interest in Alonso.

Kobbie Mainoo is set to be fast-tracked into the England U21 squad by Gareth Southgate following a string of impressive performances for Manchester United.

Barcelona have put former Premier League stars Andreas Christensen and Raphinha up for sale as they desperately look to slash their wage bill.

Kylian Mbappe is yet to communicate a decision over whether he will stay at Paris Saint-Germain or join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.

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Pep Guardiola has said Erling Haaland’s body language in the first half of Manchester City’s win over Everton was “not good”, with the manager saying that the No 9 should still hold himself positively when not scoring.

West Ham’s worrying dip is delaying David Moyes’ new contract as the club want to see a response to their current mess, which culminated in Sunday’s 6-0 capitulation to Arsenal.

Manchester United’s Anthony Martial is reportedly set to be offered a chance to return to France as a number of Ligue 1 clubs eye a move for the forward.

Liverpool will reportedly face fierce competition from Barcelona for Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso in the summer.

Todd Boehly’s Chelsea reportedly have no plans to extend Thiago Silva’s stay at Stamford Bridge beyond the summer, putting Mauricio Pochettino in a tricky situation.

Tottenham hold no fears over the future of head coach Ange Postecoglou, despite the Australian being touted among the potential successors to Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.

Neal Maupay wants to call it quits with Everton and return to Brentford next season.

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