The next most unlikely candidate, at least from an arch-rivals’ perspective, is now in the picture if reports from Spain (via The Faithful) are to be believed.
Former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso is arguably the most coveted young manager in the world after leading Bayer Leverkusen to an unlikely Bundesliga title – by a canter – and almost completing an unbeaten season in all competitions until they fell at the final hurdle to Atletico Madrid in the Europa League final.
The mere mention of Alonso’s name has United fans waving their hands away in a “he’d never come” gesture, but this has not dissuaded Ineos from trying, according to the report.
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