Liverpool’s search for a new manager is ramping up as the months dwindle down to Jurgen Klopp stepping away. The Reds had hoped to appoint Xabi Alonso as their new gaffer but the Spaniard has confirmed he will stay in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen. That leaves Liverpool looking elsewhere, with a number of managers reportedly being of interest to FSG and Michael Edwards. Alonso’s commitment to Bayer is a blow for Liverpool. But like everything in football, the club will simply move forward and look at the next best option. With that in mind, The Athletic today reports on a fresher name being li…