Former Liverpool winger Steve McManaman predicts that three European giants will be interested in appointing Xabi Alonso as their next manager.
McManaman suggested that Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich might all have an interest in the Spaniard.
Alonso played for each of them in his time as a player, becoming one of the most important players in each side.
He has since gone on to impress with his time at Bayer Leverkusen as manager.
“Xabi is doing really well at the moment. He’s an ex-Real Madrid player and he knows the club inside out,” McManaman told Betfred. “He’s got history with the club and he’s progressed into management where he’s taken Bayer Leverkusen from the realms of the relegation zone last year to the top of the Bundesliga this year, and they’re yet to lose a game this season.
“Real Madrid will cast their net wide and look at managers that play the right style of football, but I think Xabi at this moment in time is catching the eye more than anybody else.
“I know that Bayern Munich are very interested in him as well because Thomas Tuchel’s reputation there isn’t amazing. You never know what might happen, but I just know that there’s interest in Xabi.
“He may personally want the Liverpool job and wait an extra year to see if that position becomes available. It all depends on how happy his ex-club’s are with their managers at this moment in time.
“Liverpool are incredibly happy with Jürgen Klopp and after speaking to people at Real Madrid, I know they’re very happy with Carlo despite the rumours. If anything, it’s probably Bayern Munich who are showing the most interest in Xabi.”