Liverpool look set to be embroiled in a battle to extract Xabi Alonso from Bayer Leverkusen. As well as Alonso’s current club being keen to keep hold of him themselves, the Reds now also face increasing competition from Bayern Munich. Having today announced their decision to part ways with Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season, Bayern are actively looking for a new manager. And Alonso is their pick. When it comes down to it, the Spanish coach will have the final say. Does he make a sensational return to Liverpool, 15 years on from his exit. Does he come back to Munich, six years after leaving…
