Has Jurgen Klopp anointed his Liverpool successor? Departing Anfield boss says Xabi Alonso 'is the standout manager of the next generation' as Reds consider luring their former midfielder from Bayer Leverkusen
JOE BERNSTEIN: Alonso, whose Bayer Leverkusen side are top of the Bundesliga , has been tipped to replace Klopp having won the Champions League with Liverpool as a player.