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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLIVEUpdated just nowLiverpool transfer news and rumors live as Xabi Alonso could join Chelsea, and there are fresh reports about Joao Gomez (Wolves) and Maghnes Akliouche (AS Monaco)Maghnes Akliouche of AS Monaco.(Image: Franco Arland/Getty Images)Updated 07:28, 13 May 2026Liverpool will soon fully turn its attention towards the summer transfer window — although it has the small matter of securing Champions League qualification to sort out first before it can think about making any new signings.The Reds are still three points off guaranteeing a top-five finish in the Premier League, and with only two games remaining, it makes for a much more nervous end to the season than many would have hoped for.The mood inside Anfield is certainly not too positive at the moment, as the boos on Saturday against Chelsea made clear. The latest reports indicate that Chelsea is exploring a deal to hire the former midfielder as its new manager, which would no doubt sting a little for a lot of Liverpool fans.Follow the latest Liverpool transfer news and rumors, including the latest on Alonso, in our live blog below.Today07:21 BSTXabi Alonso agreement Would moving to Chelsea now rule out a move to Liverpool in the future?
Jamie Carragher and Joe Cole are in agreement that at the very least, it would make things more difficult."I think it would be a great coup for Chelsea," Carragher said on Monday Night Football."I think he would love to manage Liverpool one day, I’m sure he would. But Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in European football right now."I think once you manage one of Liverpool’s rivals, as Chelsea are, I think it makes it a little bit more difficult.
I don’t see how you go from Chelsea to Liverpool. Maybe a bit down the road, but I think it makes it more difficult."Xabi Alonso has been strongly linked with Chelsea job(Image: FADEL SENNA, AFP via Getty Images)Good morningWelcome to our latest Liverpool FC live blog, where we'll be bringing you all the updates on Xabi Alonso and much more throughout the day, with the Spaniard continuing to be linked with Chelsea.