By Jamie Spencer Xabi Alonso won’t be the person who replaces Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool this summer after the former Reds midfielder opted to stay with Bayer Leverkusen for at least one more year. As well as his prior connection to Liverpool, Alonso’s credentials were clear after taking Leverkusen from the Bundesliga relegation zone to the brink of their first ever title in less than two years. Bayern Munich were also keen on the former Spaniard, but both they and Liverpool have now given up hope after Alonso confirmed he will not be leaving the club this summer. With Alonso the leading candid…