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Liverpool could be pipped by Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen to a new signing this summer. In a parallel universe, the Reds are gearing up for a first season with Alonso back at Anfield and in the dugout. The former Liverpool player had long been seen as the overwhelming favourite to take over from Jurgen Klopp. However, after Alonso decided to stay put at Leverkusen, he is instead looking to build on what was a momentous, double-winning campaign. In order to do that, the 42-year-old is hoping to make some new additions at the BayArena. But in doing so he could run the risk of upsetting his o…

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