“Liverpool Hit with Surprising News After Alonso Leaves Real Madrid”
David Ornstein has shared a notable update regarding Liverpool’s plans for the January transfer window, while Xabi Alonso has been linked to the club following his departure from Real Madrid.
Alonso’s exit was confirmed less than 24 hours after Real Madrid’s 3-2 loss to Barcelona in the Supercopa de España. In an official statement, Real announced they had reached a “mutual agreement” with Alonso and later confirmed that former Los Blancos right-back and reserve team manager Alvaro Arbeloa would take over.
Since leaving Madrid, Alonso has been linked to both Manchester United and Liverpool, where he made 210 appearances as a player. Although Arne Slot’s future at Liverpool was questioned earlier this season, speculation about his departure has eased in recent months as the team has gone 11 matches unbeaten.
Still, Alonso’s name is likely to remain connected with Anfield until he secures a managerial role. TalkSPORT Bet currently lists him at 1/1 to become Liverpool’s next permanent manager. Should the Reds hit a rough patch in results, the Spaniard could again become a hot topic among fans.
Despite Liverpool sitting fourth in the Premier League—14 points behind leaders Arsenal—many expected activity in January. However, according to David Ornstein in The Athletic’s ‘Transfer DealSheet,’ the club “does not intend to sign cover” for injured players Alexander Isak, Giovanni Leoni, and Conor Bradley. Joe Gomez, Curtis Jones, and Dominik Szoboszlai are likely to step in when needed.
Ornstein also provided an update on defender Ibrahima Konate, whose contract is set to expire. “Liverpool seem to be keeping their powder dry for the next market, with Konate on track to leave,” he wrote, noting there has been no progress on a new deal. Konate can now negotiate pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs.
Virgil van Dijk and Gomez are also tied to contracts running until June 2027, indicating that defensive reinforcements may be a priority in future windows.
Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah—currently competing in the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt—is expected to stay at Anfield for the rest of the 2025/26 season. His contract runs until the end of 2026/27, so while a stay is likely, a potential exit in 2026 remains a possibility.