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Real Madrid considering Tottenham defender to replace stalwart who finished 4th in 2024 Ballon d’Or

Pedro Porro signed for Tottenham Hotspur from Sporting CP in January 2023, and he has been a feature in the first XI at N17 since. The Spanish international has taken significant strides to his game, showcasing immense quality and leadership on the pitch.

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Real Madrid superstar was ‘happier’ with Xabi Alonso than Alvaro Arbeloa

Real Madrid have moved within a point of Barcelona in La Liga since Alvaro Arbeloa took over, with the the former Castilla boss winning all four of his league fixtures.

Real Madrid News / Real Madrid CF on SI / February 4

Real Madrid Will Reportedly Strengthen These Four Positions In the Summer

Real Madrid decided against bringing anybody in during the winter transfer window, but looking ahead, they will be looking to bring in more players. Under Xabi Alonso, the process of revamping the squad began last summer, bringing in four players, three of whom were 22 or under.

Manchester City News / HITC / February 2

Manchester City shortlist Xabi Alonso and two others as Pep Guardiola’s potential successor

Manchester City are already planning for a future without Pep Guardiola, with reports suggesting the club has narrowed down a shortlist of potential successors as uncertainty grows around the Spaniard’s long-term plans.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 29

Tottenham eye €40m-rated CA Osasuna forward who featured for Real Madrid under Xabi Alonso

Tottenham Hotspur are having a difficult time in the Premier League, lying 14th in the table. Thomas Frank continues to buy himself time in north London, despite Spurs dropping points last weekend to Burnley.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 28

Tottenham launch audacious £87m bid for Real Madrid star who thrived under Xabi Alonso

The north London club are having a difficult time in the Premier League this season, currently sitting 14th, just a few points away from the relegation zone.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Caught Offside / January 27

Liverpool could move for 42-G/A speedster to fix major attacking weakness

Liverpool is expected to appoint Xabi Alonso as a replacement for Arne Slot if he is sacked in recent weeks. According to Fichajes, Liverpool are now seeking a new direction under a new manager, and they believe Alonso would be ideal for them.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 27

Alonso tells Liverpool his first transfer demand, 'incredible' star identified as top target

Xabi Alonso has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks, and he wants to sign Adam Wharton for the Reds. The 44-year-old Spanish manager was recently shown the door by Real Madrid, and it seems that he could be about to take on a new job soon.

Bayer Leverkusen News / The Trivela Effect / January 26

Franco Mastantuono made Real Madrid feel even better about firing Xabi Alonso

Even though many thought that Xabi Alonso would want Real Madrid to help him bring Florian Wirtz with him from Bayer Leverkusen, instead of signing his crown jewel from the historic undefeated 2023/24 season, Alonso tabbed Franco Mastantuono has his next great playmaker.

Soccer News / HITC / January 26

Tim Sherwood names different Liverpool option to replace Arne Slot over Xabi Alonso

While Xabi Alonso’s name is front and centre in the Liverpool manager conversation, Tim Sherwood believes there is another proven option worth considering.

Liverpool FC News / HITC / January 26

Liverpool daily transfer rumour roundup: Latest on Xabi Alonso, Andy Robertson, and Lewis Koumas

Liverpool’s transfer picture continues to evolve as the club balances long-term ambition, short-term squad management and uncertainty around key figures.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 26

Fabrizio Romano confirms Tottenham’s stance on Thomas Frank after Burnley result, ahead of ‘busy, busy week’

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is facing intense scrutiny from all sections of the fanbase and the media. The Danish tactician is under growing pressure to deliver immediate results as he attempts to guide the Lilywhites out of a precarious situation in the Premier League.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 26

How Xabi Alonso feels about Liverpool return as Sky reporter shares what ‘sources’ have indicated

According to what one Sky Sports reporter has heard from ‘sources close to’ Xabi Alonso, the former Liverpool midfielder would be ‘more than happy’ to return to Anfield in the guise of head coach if the opportunity were to arise.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 25

Tottenham all set to approach highly-rated manager who went 51 games unbeaten ‘again’ if Thomas Frank gets sacked

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has struggled to get the best out of his players this season. The Lilywhites have won just two of their last 14 league matches, leaving the club languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table.

Xabi Alonso News / Football Espana / January 25

Liverpool make move to appoint Xabi Alonso as next manager

Real Madrid parted ways with Xabi Alonso less than two weeks ago, but a return to the dugout could already be on the cards. The 44-year-old walked away from the Bernabeu after the Spanish Supercup final defeat to Barcelona, and soon, he could be walking into another of the clubs he represented during his playing career.

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 23

Tottenham told Xabi Alonso’s potential arrival depends on rival team manager’s performance

Tottenham are nowhere near the required level to compete with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City this season. The Lilywhites have significantly underperformed under Thomas Frank’s guidance despite spending a staggering £180m on eight new players last summer.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 23

How things have changed at Real Madrid under Alvaro Arbeloa – ‘Xabi Alonso’s staff…’

Real Madrid pulled the plug on the Xabi Alonso era just seven months in last week, appointing Alvaro Arbeloa to replace him. There does appear to have been some early changes under Alonso’s ex-Liverpool teammate though.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Football Espana / January 21

Gareth Bale explains why Xabi Alonso failed at Real Madrid

Last week, Xabi Alonso brought to an end his disappointing seven-month spell as head coach of Real Madrid. After the Spanish Supercup defeat to Barcelona, he mutually agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect, with Alvaro Arbeloa immediately installed as his replacement.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 21

What Arne Slot said about Xabi Alonso before Marseille raised eyebrows

Liverpool’s Champions League trip to Marseille has become the backdrop for another curious subplot, with Arne Slot asked to address speculation that never really felt rooted in reality.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Xabi Alonso Would Instantly Say Yes To Liverpool After Real Madrid Exit

Xabi Alonso’s coaching career has taken another dramatic turn. After a short and ultimately disappointing stint in charge of Real Madrid, the Spanish football icon is reportedly planning to take a brief break from coaching. However, only if Liverpool do not come calling.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 20

Arsenal trying to ‘tempt away’ 19-year-old Real Madrid defender

Real Madrid’s academy was called the best in the world on two occasions by manager Alvaro Arbeloa last week, and increasingly, clubs from around Europe are starting to look at La Fabrica as a potential area to target.

Soccer News / Real Madrid CF on SI / January 20

Three Teams That Could Appoint Xabi Alonso As Head Coach In The Next Month

It's been over a week since the shock news that Real Madrid were parting ways with head coach Xabi Alonso, by mutual consent. There were rumors it could be on the cards for several months, but the timing surprised fans.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 19

Bundesliga side to make Xabi Alonso approach following Real Madrid exit

It has been exactly one week since Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso announced that they had agreed a mutual contract termination, which ended the latter’s spell in charge after seven months.

Real Madrid News / The Trivela Effect / January 18

Endrick just made Real Madrid look a little better for firing Xabi Alonso

Lyon did not take long to figure out where Real Madrid went horribly wrong with young forward Endrick in the 2025/26 season, as they immediately started him on the right wing as an inverted winger who could drift in with the license to then act as a secondary striker through the middle.

Real Madrid News / Caught Offside / January 17

Liverpool plot €80m raid on Real Madrid after Xabi Alonso exit

Liverpool are interested in signing the Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. The 22-year-old French midfielder is a promising young player with a bright future, but he struggles for regular opportunities at the Spanish club.

Xabi Alonso News / Extratime Talk / January 13

Real Madrid Head Coach Xabi Alonso Sacked: Will Manchester United Respond by Appointing Him as the Manager?

The Xabi Alonso sack news is just the latest of its kind in world football. After the Supercopa final loss, Real Madrid announced that they were parting ways with the 44-year-old Spanish manager.

Real Madrid News / Caught Offside / January 13

Real Madrid target Premier League winning manager after Alonso’s departure

Real Madrid are seriously considering Jürgen Klopp as a potential long-term managerial solution, with the idea of appointing him ahead of the 2026/27 season, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / January 13

Real Madrid sack Xabi Alonso – but another job could already be lined up

Real Madrid have sent shockwaves through European football by sacking Xabi Alonso, ending his tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu prematurely. Despite arriving with a reputation as the continent’s brightest young tactical mind, a run of indifferent results and friction with the board has led President Florentino Pérez to pull the trigger.