Manchester City is reportedly eyeing up Xabi Alonso as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola. The former Liverpool midfielder's appointment would get the approval of the current City boss.

Xabi Alonso turned down the chance to leave Bayer Leverkusen in the summer when former club Liverpool were looking to replace Jurgen Klopp, having just won the Bundesliga title

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is reportedly top of Manchester City's list to replace Pep Guardiola this summer if he turns down a new deal at the Etihad. The former Liverpool midfielder helped guide Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga title last season,