Liverpool are reportedly in secret talks with Xabi Alonso, preparing to appoint him to the 'hot seat' at Anfield to replace Arne Slot.
According to Teamtalk, Liverpool are closer to sacking Arne Slot and appointing Xabi Alonso as their new head coach.
According to some sources, Liverpool's leadership has been rushing to hold secret talks with the 44-year-old manager, who is currently available after being sacked by Real Madrid in January. According to OK Diario, the Premier League champions have reached a preliminary three-year agreement with Xabi Alonso.
Coach Slot made a name for himself by leading Liverpool to win the Premier League title in his first season, building upon the squad left behind by Jurgen Klopp .
However, when Liverpool invested a record-breaking transfer fee (summer 2025) to build his own team, the Dutch manager proved to be a major disappointment.
Currently, they are ranked 6th in the Premier League, having lost 9 out of 29 matches, with 48 points – 3 points behind the top 4. In the Champions League, Slot's team recently lost 0-1 to Galatasatay in the first leg of the round of 16.
Liverpool's significant decline, not only in results but also in spirit and fighting spirit, has made Arne Slot's position at Anfield precarious.
Liverpool's poor performances under Slot are believed to be the reason why owners FSG are considering appointing Alonso to replace the Dutch manager, with secret negotiations taking place.
Teamtalk reports that this is a crucial period that will determine Arne Slot's future. Liverpool's top brass will hold an evaluation at the end of the season to see if he is truly the right man to lead the team forward.
If Liverpool fail to qualify for the Champions League next season, or end up without any trophies, Arne Slot could be sacked, with Xabi Alonso poised to succeed him.
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