Xabi Alonso, the former Liverpool midfielder, is being eyed to take over as the manager of Bayer Leverkusen. Liverpool faces the task of finding a successor for their current manager, Jurgen Klopp, and Alonso is a top contender for the position. Despite his strong ties to the club, Alonso would have a challenging task ahead of him to fill the void left by Klopp. The potential departure of three high-earning players from Liverpool, including Thiago Alcantara, Joel Matip, and Adrian, could free up around £360,000 per week from the club’s wage bill.
This adjustment would provide Alonso with additional financial resources to potentially reshape the squad in the upcoming summer transfer window. Thiago Alcantara, who is earning £200,000 a week, is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season along with Klopp. This departure is likely due to his contract expiring in July and his recent injury. Similarly, Joel Matip and Adrian, both earning significant weekly wages, might also leave the club as free agents, creating further financial flexibility for the club.
The potential combined departure of these players could free up a substantial amount of money for Liverpool, potentially exceeding £18.72 million annually. This would enable Alonso to make significant changes and investments in the squad. Additionally, this financial adjustment could potentially allow for the recruitment of new players, possibly from Leverkusen, such as Florian Wirtz or Piero Hincapie.