Xabi Alonso has decided to stay at Bayer Leverkusen, dashing hopes of a return to Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp's successor. Liverpool had been considering alternative candidates and had not offered Alonso the job. The club is now focused on finding a new manager, with Sporting's Ruben Amorim, Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi, Germany's Julian Nagelsmann, and Lille's Paulo Fonseca among the potential candidates. Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes is leading the search, which has been data-led and includes rigorous due diligence to assess suitability and availability of candidates.
Michael Edwards is close to joining Fenway Sports Group in a senior role overseeing Liverpool's football operations, with Richard Hughes expected to become the club's sporting director. Edwards' potential return comes amid a significant transition at Liverpool following Jurgen Klopp's departure, with the club also seeking a new manager. FSG's pursuit of Edwards reflects their desire to reshape the club's structure, while Hughes, formerly of Bournemouth, is seen as a key addition. The move could also impact contract negotiations for key players and bring changes to the club's coaching staff.
Tottenham Hotspur's search for a new manager continues after Arne Slot announced he will be staying at Feyenoord. The club's lack of succession planning, uncertainty over European football, a need for a monumental rebuild, and concerns over player power and Harry Kane's future have made the job less appealing to potential candidates. The departures of Antonio Conte and Fabio Paratici have left Spurs running parallel recruitment processes for a new head coach and director of football. The longer the search goes on, the more fans are losing faith in the process.
Chelsea have begun their search for a new manager to replace Graham Potter, who was sacked on Saturday night. The club is reportedly looking to interview at least four to five candidates, with Julian Nagelsmann, Mauricio Pochettino, Luis Enrique, and Luciano Spaletti among the names mentioned. The club ideally wants to have a new manager in place for the Champions League quarterfinals against Real Madrid in two weeks. In the meantime, Potter's assistants will take charge, with Bruno Saltor named Interim Head Coach.
