Xabi Alonso
Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur want Bayer Leverkusen defender Odilon Kossounou?
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on securing the services of Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Odilon Kossounou during the summer transfer window.
Feb 23, 18:39
Europa League last 16 draw: Best and worst-case scenarios for Liverpool
Ahead of Friday's Europa League last-16 draw in Nyon, Sports Mole looks at the potential best and worse-case scenarios for Liverpool.
Feb 23, 07:30
Manchester United 'among three clubs interested in Exequiel Palacios'
Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios, with Newcastle United and Aston Villa also keeping tabs on the Argentine.
Feb 23, 00:16
Chelsea 'plotting summer move for Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface'
Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface during the summer transfer window, although the German club are reluctant to sell the striker.
Feb 22, 23:31
Xabi Alonso tight-lipped on future amid Liverpool, Bayern Munich links
In-demand head coach Xabi Alonso reiterates that he is only focusing on his work at Bayer Leverkusen amid links with Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
Feb 22, 17:07
Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong reveals interest in Liverpool move
Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong opens the door to a future move to Liverpool amid the Reds' pursuit of Werkself head coach Xabi Alonso.
Feb 21, 15:26
Bayern Munich 'register Xabi Alonso interest after Thomas Tuchel announcement'
Bayern Munich contact Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso's representatives to register their interest in him becoming the club's new head coach this summer, according to a report.
Feb 21, 13:08
Jurgen Klopp agent shuts down Bayern Munich rumours
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's agent insists that the German will not become Bayern Munich's new head coach this summer.
Feb 21, 12:43
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Mainz 05 - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Mainz 05, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 21, 12:40
Thomas Tuchel to leave Bayern Munich this summer
Bayern Munich confirm that they will part ways with head coach Thomas Tuchel at the end of the 2023-24 campaign following a run of three successive defeats.
Feb 21, 09:59
Liverpool 'draw up three-man shortlist of sporting directors'
Liverpool allegedly identify three potential candidates to take over as sporting director for the summer transfer market.
Feb 20, 17:47
Antonio Conte in the running to replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich?
Antonio Conte is reportedly in the running to replace Thomas Tuchel if the current Bayern Munich manager is sacked following a poor run of form.
Feb 20, 16:57
Bayern Munich considering interim appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?
Bayern Munich are reportedly considering former Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as a possible replacement for Thomas Tuchel at the Allianz Arena.
Feb 20, 00:10
Bayern Munich 'identify Zinedine Zidane as top target to replace Thomas Tuchel'
Bayern Munich reportedly identify ex-Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane as their top target to replace the under-fire Thomas Tuchel.
Feb 19, 18:01
Bayer Leverkusen 'keen on Luton Town's Teden Mengi'
Bayern Leverkusen are reportedly keeping tabs on Luton Town's Teden Mengi, with former club Manchester United in line to profit from any future sale of the defender.
Feb 19, 17:39
Hansi Flick 'changes agents amid Barcelona, Liverpool links'
Former Bayern Munich and Germany head coach Hansi Flick hires Pini Zahavi as his new agent amid reported interest from Barcelona and Liverpool.
Feb 19, 13:02
Xabi Alonso 'favours Liverpool return over Bayern Munich'
In-demand Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso prefers managing Liverpool over another of his former teams in Bayern Munich, according to a report.
Feb 18, 14:57
Chelsea 'keeping tabs on Harry Kane situation at Bayern Munich'
Chelsea are reportedly monitoring Harry Kane's situation at Bayern Munich, who are at risk of ending the season without a single trophy to their name.
Feb 18, 14:17
Barcelona 'make Roberto De Zerbi top target to replace Xavi'
Barcelona identify Brighton & Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi as their number one candidate to succeed Xavi as head coach, according to a report.
Feb 17, 18:34
Five players Paris Saint-Germain could sign to replace Kylian Mbappe
Sports Mole picks out five players Paris Saint-Germain could realistically target to replace Kylian Mbappe ahead of his imminent summer departure.
Feb 16, 20:35
Ange Postecoglou: 'Liverpool talk is of no interest to me'
Ange Postecoglou insists he has "no interest" in speculation linking him with the Liverpool job but refuses to commit his long-term future to Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 16, 18:05
Tottenham Hotspur 'worried Ange Postecoglou could take Liverpool job'
Tottenham Hotspur are allegedly worried that Ange Postecoglou could be tempted into becoming the next manager of Liverpool.
Feb 16, 09:37
Preview: Heidenheim vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Heidenheim and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 15, 23:55
Brighton 'braced for Roberto De Zerbi exit amid Manchester United, Liverpool interest'
Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly braced for the potential departure of head coach Roberto De Zerbi this summer amid interest from a number of clubs including Manchester United and Liverpool.
Feb 15, 23:39
Real Madrid 'ready to rival Liverpool for Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso'
Liverpool could reportedly face competition from Real Madrid to appoint Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso as their next manager.
Feb 15, 23:18
Bayern Munich condemn racist abuse aimed at Dayot Upamecano after Lazio loss
Bayern Munich condemn the "hateful" racial abuse aimed at defender Dayot Upamecano after their 1-0 defeat to Lazio in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday.
Feb 15, 00:02
Brentford boss Thomas Frank plays down chances of taking Liverpool job
Brentford boss Thomas Frank plays down suggestions that he could succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager at the end of the season.
Feb 14, 23:21
West Ham United's Tim Steidten 'honoured' to be linked with Liverpool job
West Ham United sporting director Jorg Schmadtke admits that he is 'honoured' to be linked with Liverpool as the Reds search for a successor to Jorg Schmadtke.
Feb 14, 21:50
Bayern Munich 'considered January move for Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk'
Bayern Munich allegedly considered a speculative loan approach for Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk in January.
Feb 13, 15:58
Barcelona 'enter race for Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso'
Barcelona are reportedly set to enter the race to secure the services of Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, who continues to be linked with the Liverpool job
Feb 13, 13:32
Manchester United plotting double Bayer Leverkusen raid?
Manchester United are reportedly planning a double swoop for Bayer Leverkusen duo Jeremie Frimpong and Edmond Tapsoba.
Feb 13, 13:02
Liverpool 'send scouts to watch Bayer Leverkusen duo Florian Wirtz, Piero Hincapie'
Liverpool reportedly send scouts to watch Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz and defender Piero Hincapie.
Feb 13, 00:31
Preview: Lazio vs. Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Lazio and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 12, 19:07
Jose Mourinho 'eyeing up Bayern Munich job amid Thomas Tuchel uncertainty'
Former Roma boss Jose Mourinho is learning German and is interested in replacing Thomas Tuchel as Bayern Munich manager, according to a report.
Feb 12, 18:12
Manchester United 'alerted to possible Matthijs de Ligt availability'
Manchester United are reportedly on red alert over the situation of Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt after he was snubbed for Saturday's loss to Bayer Leverkusen.
Feb 11, 23:37
Bayer Leverkusen chief rules out Xabi Alonso joining Liverpool this summer
Bayer Leverkusen director Simon Rolfes affirms that he is "sure" that Liverpool-linked Xabi Alonso will still be at the club for the 2024-25 season.
Feb 11, 23:16
Bayer Leverkusen boost title hopes with statement win over Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen record a statement 3-0 victory over title rivals Bayern Munich to move five points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table.
Feb 10, 19:32
Bastian Schweinsteiger: 'Xabi Alonso dreams of managing Liverpool'
Former Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger claims that Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso 'dreams' of managing Liverpool ahead of Jurgen Klopp's summer exit.
Feb 10, 13:52
Liverpool-linked Julian Nagelsmann tight-lipped over Germany future
Julian Nagelsmann remains coy over his future as Germany head coach amid links with the managerial job at Liverpool.
Feb 9, 23:26
Liverpool 'to rival Arsenal for Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi'
Liverpool reportedly plan to rival Arsenal and Barcelona for Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi, whose contract includes a €60m (£51.3m) release clause.
Feb 9, 12:41