Xabi Alonso has told Bayern Munich he will be remaining as Bayer Leverkusen this summer, reports Sky Germany, with Liverpool already turning their attentions elsewhere.

Alonso was touted by many as a replacement for Jurgen Klopp, who is leaving Anfield at the end of the season, though the Reds were already not expected to include their former midfielder on their shortlist of possible successors.

Bayern Munich were also keen to appoint their former player as a replacement for the departing Thomas Tuchel.

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But the 42-year-old is now believed to be staying with Leverkusen, who he has led to the brink of their first Bundesliga title in his first full season as manager, after informing Bayern's hierarchy of his wishes.

After three years in charge of Real Sociedad's B team, Alonso joined Leverkusen in October 2022, with the side in the bottom half of the Bundesliga.

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Hughes helped to appoint Andoni Iraola, who shares an agent with Alonso, as Cherries boss last summer.

Bayern expect to miss out on Alonso

Bayern also believe Alonso will stay with Leverkusen, with Uli Hoeness, their honorary president, telling German broadcaster ARD: "I feel that it will be very difficult to sign Xabi Alonso, not to say probably impossible.

"I can certainly imagine him staying at Bayer Leverkusen to continue his job?

Bayer Leverkusen boss Alonso scored an incredible free-kick in training, proving that you never truly lose it?

"Let's say if he had two or three more years of success, it would probably be easier to bring him out of there."

Sky Germany reported earlier this month that Bayern had opened discussions with Alonso about a summer move, while Hoeness claimed Real Madrid - as well as Liverpool - were rivalling the German giants for his signature.

Speaking to Ran Sport, he said: "He's proven he can be a coach for the big time.

"Clubs like Liverpool, Real Madrid, Leverkusen and Bayern are working on it."

Sky Germany reported Alonso was Bayern's preferred candidate and believed he was open to returning to the Allianz Arena.

Alonso was expected to cost Bayern between £12.8m and £21.3m this summer?

The manager has a £12.8m release clause in his contract but it does not become active until the summer of 2025.

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In an exclusive interview with Sky Germany, Max Eberl, Bayern's sporting director, said the club are "getting to know a lot of exciting people" as they continue their search for Tuchel's replacement.

"The search for a coach is ongoing," said Eberl?