Barcelona and Liverpool Vie for Xabi Alonso Amidst His Success at Leverkusen

As both clubs seek new managers, Alonso's impressive record with Leverkusen and connections to both teams put him at the center of a high-profile managerial race.

Barcelona and Liverpool are both interested in appointing Xabi Alonso as their next manager, with Alonso currently impressing at Bayer Leverkusen.
Alonso has led Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga, unbeaten in 21 games, including a notable 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich.
Liverpool has made the first approach to Alonso, who has a history with the club as a former player, to replace Jurgen Klopp.
Barcelona is also considering Jurgen Klopp as a potential replacement for Xavi, despite Klopp's plans for a sabbatical.
Alonso's former teammate, Bastian Schweinsteiger, believes Alonso dreams of managing Liverpool, adding intrigue to the managerial race.