Xabi Alonso could be Liverpool-bound this summer following one Sky Sports reporter’s observation on X.
Nicolas Bieber tweeted out a scheduled departure from Northolt to San Sebastian, which could indicate that the Reds have set in motion dominoes that could see the Spaniard take over at Anfield next season.
This comes despite reports indicating that Liverpool will stick by Arne Slot.
Goodness gracious… please let this be a promising indication that Liverpool aren’t sleepwalking into another disastrous campaign with Arne Slot at the helm.
Bieber’s subsequent tweet, sadly, may very well, in his own words, be interpreted as ‘one big coincidence’, but we’re rather hoping that Alonso remains at the top of the agenda ahead of a critical summer window.
Since then, the flight to San Sebastián has now departed from Luton instead of Northolt… 👀
It could all just be one big coincidence and it's just a family off on their holidays 😅 But I thought I'd post just in case! 🤞🏻 It's more hope rather than anything else 🤣 (2/2) pic.twitter.com/COcS6ICCE4
— Nicholas Bieber (@nickbieber) May 11, 2026
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The Spaniard is currently a free agent following his parting of ways with Real Madrid earlier this campaign.
But there have been some worrying whispers over talks with Chelsea, with the current head coach role vacant.
We have our doubts over the veracity of reports linking Xabi Alonso to the Stamford Bridge job.
For starters, after enduring such a turbulent spell in Madrid – through no fault of his own, we’d argue – we just can’t see why the 44-year-old would risk it all at another extremely unsettled club.
Unless he’s been offered guarantees over the level of control he’ll enjoy in London, this just doesn’t seem a sensible move in the slightest – and one that could do serious harm to his managerial reputation.
Meanwhile, at L4, Liverpool risk undoing all the good work Jurgen Klopp helped deliver during his time at Anfield by sticking with a man who has lost all goodwill with the Anfield faithful.
We’re struggling to see how one potentially good window fixes that.
And then there’s horrid possibility to consider that, pending an agreement with Chelsea, our former beloved midfielder could transform Chelsea’s prospects while Liverpool flounder in the 2026/27 season.
Don’t make such an obvious mistake, Liverpool.
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There is no place for sentiment. Slot has done absolutely nothing this season to justify being given another 250/300m and a crack at the title. He won with Klopp’s team, only buying Chiesa. At that time the entire squad were at the top of their game and visibly enjoying the way we played. There was literally nothing to do. You can blame the passing of Jota (which if they do is a disgrace on his memory as he always gave everything – not a lot of them can say that this season) and injuries (We spent 250m + NET) no excuses there. They now just look bored disinterested, lacklustre and on occasion confused. This is evident when Allison and club captain VVD are looking at going and we have let Robbo leave too early, Alonso would not allow this to happen. I am an armchair supporter so I take my opinions based on what I see and hear from the hard core supports and enough is enough.
Agree with you mate. Our senior players who know how to win are priceless to us. Today, they are all looking to leave. Shows how bad the current atmosphere is.
Alonso will make Chelsea great again. They have a bunch of talented youngsters. I don’t blame alonso for taking up this challenge as Chelsea has shown the most interest in him and is willing to grant him full control on transfer matters.
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