Alonso continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool, with Arne Slott potentially being shown the door in the coming weeks.
Liverpool have not had their best form this season and the Dutch manager is under huge pressure. According to a report from Fichajes, although the move has not been officially announced, it has been effectively agreed and Alonso will become Liverpool’s next manager.
The Spanish manager is highly regarded within Liverpool’s hierarchy, and attention will be on whether he can contribute to Liverpool’s strong recovery. Liverpool will be competing for a place in the UEFA Champions League next season. So far they’ve been mediocre and a quality manager might help turn things around.
The paper claims Alonso is likely to make changes to the squad when he takes over, and is considering releasing three players.
Ibrahima Konate, Mohamed Salah and Alexis Mac Allister could be sold at the end of the season.
Alonso believes the French defender has declined and is no longer a key player at the club. Additionally, his contract expires in the summer, but he has yet to agree an extension with Liverpool.
As for Salah, the Egyptian is clearly in decline and it would make sense for Liverpool to sign him while he still has some value. He helped Liverpool win the league last season, but he has not been able to reach that level so far this season.
The Mac Allister might finally sell. The report claims that the midfielder does not fit the style of player Alonso is looking for and that Alonso wants a different midfielder profile.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops in the coming months.
