JUST IN: Xabi Alonso will reportedly make Bayer Levekusen defender his first signing for Liverpool if he takes over the club in the summer.

According to reports, Xabi Alonso is expected to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender as his first acquisition for Liverpool if he becomes the club’s manager in the upcoming summer.

According to The Mirror (via Daily Express), it has been reported that Edmond Tapsoba has been recognized by the Spaniard as a person whom he would choose to accompany him in his future position.

Tapsoba has consistently been a crucial member of the Leverkusen team, playing a pivotal role in their exceptional season. He has consistently performed well in his 32 games as a defender, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist.

His exceptional achievements have garnered attention from several prestigious clubs, including as Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Newcastle.

According to the source, Alonso is an ardent admirer of the athlete and desires to have him accompany him on all his future endeavors.

Liverpool is interested in recruiting Xabi Alonso as a replacement for Jurgen Klopp.

Alonso has performed remarkably well at Bayer Leverkusen, guiding them to the verge of their inaugural Bundesliga championship, thereby putting a stop to Bayern Munich’s supremacy.

At present, they have a lead of 10 points over Bayern and with only 8 games remaining, Alonso is on the brink of creating a historic achievement.

His exceptional performance has attracted attention from several prestigious clubs, including all of his previous clubs, Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich.

Liverpool considers him as their top choice for the position, however, recent sources indicate that Alonso may have a preference for joining Bayern Munich.

If Alonso chooses to remain in Germany, it is said that Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is being considered as a possibility. This is because the new sporting director at Anfield, Richard Hughes, has previous connections with De Zerbi.