Michael Edwards has maintained contact with dream Liverpool manager target since 2024

Liverpool director Michael Edwards has reportedly been in contact with Xabi Alonso ever since first eyeing him up to be Reds manager in 2024.

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That’s according to a report from Bild, who suggest it looks increasingly likely that Alonso is set to replace Arne Slot at Anfield next season.

The Spanish tactician was first targeted by Liverpool chief...