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      Xabi Alonso announces he will stay at Bayer Leverkusen after showdown talks with club amid Liverpool and Bayern interest

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      XABI ALONSO has shut down the rumours and confirmed he will stay at Bayern Leverkusen next season.Fans have been guessing whether the Spanish boss will leave the German side to join Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich or Liverpool.Xabi Alonso has confirmed he will stay at Bayern Leverkusen next seasonCredit: Sky SportsAlonso was rumoured to leave the club to join either Bayern Munich or Liverpool next seasonCredit: GettyAlonso has done extraordinary things with Leverkusen this season, with his side still unbeaten in all competitions and 10 points clear of second-placed Bayern with eight games remaining in the Bundesliga.With Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel each due to depart their sides at the end of campaign, Alonso was in demand to take over the leading role at one of the clubs.But the 42-year-old has now confirmed today that he will not be leaving Leverkusen.He said: “After lot of talks about my future, I used the break to reflect and make my decision.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”This is the place to be for me. My job at Bayer is not over.”I want to help the club, and help the players to develop, the board is great… it’s all fantastic here.“I’m still young coach but I think this is the best decision for my future. I took my time and I’m sure about that.“I’m grateful to Bayer and the board, the players, the fans… I feel that this is the best way, to continue together.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“I have also informed the players, it’s true. My deadline was this week, it’s matter of respect. Now everything is clear.“I’m not gonna comment about Liverpool or Bayern. How Harry Kane got even better at Bayern”These are big clubs and I’ve strong links with them but I’m in the place where I want to be.”It’s not time to decide my future now, I want to develop at Bayer Leverkusen”.I had a good meeting with Bayer Leverkusen and I informed them that I will STAY and continue at the club.Xabi AlonsoSky SportsLeverkusen are also looking to secure European glory as they are one of the favourites in the Europa League this season.They face West Ham in the quarter-finals with the first leg taking place at home on April 11.Alonso’s mangerial record at Bayern Leverkusen
      SINCE arriving in Germany from Real Sociedad in October 2022 Alonso has achieved an impressive record at the Bundesliga club.
      In 75 games, Alonso has won 50 and drawn 15 of them. And has not faced a single defeat this season leaving him with a 66 per cent success rate.
      During his 18 months at the club, he has lost only 10 times which all occurred last season.
      This saw Leverkusen finish sixth in the Bundesliga and reach the semi-finals in the Europa League. More

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      Liverpool forced to abandon plans to replace Jurgen Klopp with Xabi Alonso… and may turn to Europe’s hottest prospect

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      LIVERPOOL are unlikely to appoint Xabi Alonso as their new manager, according to reports.The Reds are on the lookout for a boss to replace Jurgen Klopp with him quitting at the end of the season.Xabi Alonso supposedly wants to stay at Bayer LeverkusenCredit: APRuben Amorim is an alternative for LiverpoolCredit: RexBrighton’s Roberto De Zerbi is also an optionCredit: PAAlonso has been the hot favourite to takeover from the legendary German – but the club may now have to look elsewhere.The Times report that Liverpool believe the highly-rated Spaniard wants to stay at Bayer Leverkusen for at least one more season.Alonso’s side have not lost a game in all competitions this campaign and are aiming to lift the Bundesliga, DFB Pokal and Europa League.His possible plans to stay at Leverkusen leave Bayern Munich also needing a re-think.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Bavarian giants also had their hearts set on appointing him as their new boss.Liverpool will now reportedly turn their attention to Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim and Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi.Amorim is supposedly popular among chiefs at Anfield.He guided Sporting to their first league title in 19 years in 2021 and has since lifted two domestic cups and taken them into the knockout rounds in Europe.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAs for De Zerbi, his style of play has caught the eye of several top clubs and he has Premier League experience.The Italian guided the Seagulls into the Europa League last 16 before defeat to Roma in their first ever season in a Uefa competition.Meanwhile, shock reports have linked ex-Manchester United gaffer Ralf Rangnick with the Bayern job.Unearthed video shows Xabi Alonso admitting Liverpool job is his DREAM after Jurgen Klopp quit More

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      Alphonso Davies’ agent slams ‘unfair ultimatum’ from Bayern Munich as uncertainty surrounds Real Madrid target

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      ALPHONSO DAVIES’ agent has hit out at Bayern Munich for “unfairly attacking” the defender as contract negotiations continue to stall.The Canadian, 23, has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid at the end of the campaign.Alphonso Davies’ future remains uncertain following comments from his agentCredit: GettyDavies’ agent Nedal Huoseh did not hold back when asked about negotiationsCredit: Instagram @nedalhuosehHe is preparing to enter the final 12 months of his contract – which expires at the end of next season.Reports last month claimed he had reached a “verbal agreement” with Los Blancos to join them either this summer or in 2025.Bayern are keen to tie him down to ensure he does not leave for a bargain price.However, his agent, Nedal Huoseh, has criticised the “ultimatum” being placed upon Davies, particularly given the managerial uncertainty at the club.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHead coach Thomas Tuchel is leaving in the summer and his replacement has not yet been announced.Speaking to BILD, Huoseh said: “It’s unfair to receive an ultimatum from Bayern. We will decide how to proceed at the end of the season when there is more clarity.”It’s unfair that Alphonso is now being attacked.”We were close to an agreement a year ago. Then the entire club management was replaced. We didn’t hear anything for seven months. Although I tried during this time to contact the club myself.Most read in BundesligaCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Now we are being given an ultimatum and are supposed to react within two weeks because the club is under pressure and took a long time to reposition itself in the management? That’s not fair.”Huoseh went on to add: “It’s a very important contract in Alphonso’s career and we’re supposed to make the decision without knowing who the coach will be next season or what the team looks like.How Harry Kane got even better at Bayern”That’s why we think it’s unfair to react to the ultimatum.”Davies joined Bayern from Vancouver Whitecaps in January 2019 for a then MLS record fee of £17.5million.He has racked up 184 appearances for the German giants, winning five Bundesliga titles, two German Cups, the Champions League and Club World Cup.He also has 45 caps and 15 goals for Canada. More

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      Forgotten Man Utd flop ‘first reserve’ if Liverpool target Xabi Alonso turns down Bayern Munich job

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      FORMER Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick is in the running for the Bayern Munich job, according to reports.The German giants are in the hunt for a new manager as Thomas Tuchel is leaving at the end of the season.Xabi Alonso is on Bayern Munich and Liverpool’s radarCredit: GettyShould Bayern fail to land Alonso, they could go after Ralf RangnickCredit: ReutersBayern’s first choice is Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, whose team are in the hunt to win the Bundesliga, DFB Pokal and Europa League, having not lost a game this season.But Liverpool also want to appoint the Spaniard as they need to replace Jurgen Klopp in the summer.Should Bayern fail to convince Alonso, they could turn their attention to Rangnick.Kicker report he is “their “second alternative” due to his good relationship with sporting director Christoph Freund.READ MORE ON MAN UTDRangnick is currently in charge of the Austrian national side and will lead them at Euro 2024.His future beyond the tournament is unclear.Rangnick appeals to Bayern as he has plenty of Bundesliga experience after managing Stuttgart, Hannover, Schalke, Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig.He also had a spell as interim boss at Man Utd during the 2021/22 season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe 65-year-old stepped in following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.United finished the season on just 58 points – their worst ever total in Premier League history.After Rangnick’s 29 games in charge, he left the club and did continue his initial role as a consultant.Ralf Rangnick responds after Cristiano Ronaldo slammed ex-Man Utd manager as ‘not even a coach’ More

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      Fulham star Joao Palhinha reveals shock transfer offer from Premier League rivals before Bayern Munich’s failed pursuit

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      FULHAM star Joao Palhinha has revealed a shock transfer offer from West Ham was made before his failed Bayern Munich pursuit. The Portuguese ace had his medical tests done in Germany last summer ahead of a £55m transfer to Bayern, yet the deal collapsed as Fulham failed to find a replacement before the window shut.Joao Palhinha has revealed he had a shock transfer offer from West HamCredit: RexMarco Silva’s side took the 28-year-old from Sporting in the summer of 2022 and he shinned in his debut season at Fulham, making 40 appearances and scoring four goals.The Fulham star’s impressive performances had convinced Bayern Munich to bet on him but the deal ended up falling through.But it was not just the Bundesliga side who wanted Palhinha’s signatures as the Hammers also approached the midfielder.And in the end, the Cottagers ended up extending Palhinha’s contract until 2028 with an option for another year.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Portugal international was asked if the renewal was a result of the failed move to Bayern but the star ended up revealing the Hammers made an offer before the German side in the summer.He told O Jogo: “At the time, I had received an excellent offer from West Ham and had a conversation with Fulham’s owner, who committed himself to renewing my contract. “I took it as a vote of confidence. I never expected that Bayern would turn up in the final stages of the market.”The former Sporting man did not provide further details of West Ham’s offer and whether it was him, Fulham or both who turned it down.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAfter West Ham sold Declan Rice for a club record of £100million they were on the hunt for another defensive midfielder like Palhinha.David Moyes’ side ended up recruiting Edson Alvarez from Ajax who has been an excellent addition to the East London squad.Joao Palhinha shows off his skills at football training Meanwhile, Palhinha who has been integral to Silva’s plans for Fulham could still face transfer attempts again in the summer. More

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      Harry Kane coming back to Tottenham… for pre-season friendly against his Bayern Munich a week before Prem opener

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      HARRY KANE is coming back to Tottenham.But, unfortunately for Spurs fans, it will be for one night only.Harry Kane has been a scoring sensation for Bayern – just as he was at SpursCredit: AFPThe England captain is set to take part in Bayern Munich’s friendly against his old club at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday August 10 – the week before the new Premier League season.Spurs’ record-scorer Kane, 30, was sold to Bayern for £104million in August and has blasted 37 goals in 35 games for the Bavarian giants.The hosting of Bayern – in an exhibition dubbed the Visit Malta Cup – could be the second time Spurs face the Bundesliga side in a matter of days.It is expected the pair will play each other in South Korea as part of the Coupang Play Series tournament on August 2 – though that has yet to be confirmed.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut if England go deep in Euro 2024, Kane would likely still be on holiday for that clash on the other side of the world.Another familiar face coming back to Tottenham for the home friendly is Eric Dier, whose January loan to Bayern is to be made permanent in the summer.Kane did not play in either of England’s friendlies against Brazil and Belgium at Wembley in the last week due to an ankle injury.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERBut he has returned to Bayern training and is expected to be fit for Saturday’s powderkeg clash with Borussia Dortmund.Most read in FootballKane hit a hat-trick in the reverse fixture earlier this season – becoming the first player to score a treble on his Der Klassiker debut.Inside Harry Kane’s life in MunichDespite breaking numerous other scoring records this term, Kane looks set to miss out on the Bundelisga title as Bayern are ten points off table-topping Bayer Leverkusen with eight games to go.Kane will soon be back in North London with Munich going to Arsenal for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on April 9. More

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      Premier League star leaves Syria camp hours before World Cup qualifier and first match after row over his ‘demands’

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      MAHMOUD DAHOUD left Syria’s international camp just hours before a World Cup qualifier.It came following an alleged row over “demands”, with the midfielder only confirming a swap of international allegiance from Germany to Syria earlier this month.Mahmoud Dahoud left Syria’s camp before his debut over a row over ‘demands’Credit: RexDahoud is on loan to Bundesliga side Stuttgart from Brighton.The 28-year-old played twice for Germany’s senior team and even won the Under-21 European Championships with them before he was allowed to switch nation.However, things didn’t go as planned ahead what would have been his Syria international debut as Dahoud ended up leaving the team camp ahead of a match against Myanmar.A statement from the Syrian FA said: “This morning, Mahmoud Dahoud left our national team camp at Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, due to our inability to meet his demands conveyed to us by his agent, which will affect the national team.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFortunately for the team they were able to get by, beating Myanmar 7-0.It means Dahoud will have to wait to make his debut, possibly until June 6 when the Nosour Qasioun (Eagles of Qasioun) take on North Korea.After leaving camp Dahoud also released a statement on the matter.He said in a social media post: “As an experienced football professional… every player should be able to perform at his best to honour his country, his flag and his national team.Most read in Football”To do this, every player should be put in the best possible conditions, especially on the pitch. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Top level football works with specific principles which need to be known, respected and fulfilled.”When you don’t feel these principles and conditions are matched and the promises made are not fulfilled, you need to step back. Young stars set to shine at Euro 2024″If you’re not allowed to be a solution, at least you don’t have to be part of the problem.”Dahoud only played 14 games for the Seagulls before he returned on loan to Germany.Fifa rules for player international team switches say a player cannot switch nations if they have played more than three games for the nation they want to switch from.These appearances need to have also come before the age of 21 for the switch to be allowed. SunSport looked at seven England stars who remain eligible to switch to another nation, including Kobbie Mainoo and Anthony Gordon.Dahoud released a statement on the matter to his social media pagesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/modahoud8/?hl=en More

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      Ex-Arsenal star Granit Xhaka sets unlucky record despite closing in on incredible unbeaten season with Bayer Leverkusen

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      BAYER LEVERKUSEN star Granit Xhaka is on course to win the Bundesliga title but has set an unwanted record.The 31-year-old has been a crucial part of Xabi Alonso’s unbeaten side this season.Granit Xhaka has set an unwanted record in his first season at LeverkusenCredit: GettyXhaka has started all 26 league games and scored one goal.But Leverkusen seem to be cursed when the Swiss midfielder turns provider as he has created 37 chances – none of which have been scored.No other player in Europe’s top five leagues have set their team-mates up more often than him without registering an assist.Xhaka, however, has picked up one assist in the Europa League.READ MORE ARSENAL NEWSAt Arsenal, he made the pass leading to a goal 29 times in 297 matches.Xhaka won the FA Cup twice with the Gunners and looks set to add a Bundesliga medal to his collection.Unbeaten Leverkusen are ten points clear of second place Bayern Munich at the top of the table with just eight games remaining.The club also remain in the Europa League where they face West Ham in the quarter-final.Most read in BundesligaCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThey could complete the Treble by winning the DFP Pokal and Alonso’s men are into the semi-final where they play Dusseldorf next week.Glory could pave the way for the Liverpool and Bayern legend to return to one of his former clubs next season as Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel are quitting their jobs in the summer.Europa League quarter-final draw in full as Liverpool and West Ham learn their fate More