Liverpool are very keen on appointing club legend Xabi Alonso (Photo: Getty)

Liverpool may be one step closer to appointing Xabi Alonso as manager after Bayern Munich reportedly ‘made contact’ with Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi.

The Reds are still on the hunt for Jurgen Klopp’s replacement, with club legend Alonso seemingly their top choice following his highly-impressive work at Bayer Leverkusen.

But they face stiff competition from another of the Spaniard’s former clubs in the form of Bayern who are looking for Thomas Tuchel’s replacement, while there is still the distinct possibility that he’ll stay at Leverkusen.

However, it seems that Liverpool may have taken the lead in the race to hire Alonso, with the Bundesliga giants now seemingly exploring other options.
It was recently reported that they were seriously considering former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte, and now Bild claim they have ‘made contact’ with De Zerbi to gauge his interest in taking over the reins at the Allianz Arena.

The Italian is said to be ?fascinated and flattered? by the approach and has already held talks with the German club, but is not yet ready to make a decision on his future.

Like Alonso, De Zerbi is one of the most sought after managers in the world right now off the back of an excellent two years with Brighton.

Roberto De Zerbi is ?fascinated and flattered? by Bayern Munich’s approach (Photo: Getty)

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