Thursday's gossip: Alonso, Neto, Eze, Greenwood, Ramaj, Alli, Son
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Liverpool have submitted an initial request to speak with Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso as they pursue a replacement for the departing Jurgen Klopp. (Bild - in German), external
Tottenham are targeting a wide forward as their major summer signing, with Wolves' Portugal winger Pedro Neto, 23, and Crystal Palace's England winger Eberechi Eze, 25, currently the two main targets. (Independent), external
Manchester United will make a decision on the future of 22-year-old English forward Mason Greenwood, who is currently on loan at Getafe, by the end of May. (Sun), external
Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in signing German goalkeeper Diant Ramaj, 22, of Ajax. (Bild), external
Dele Alli's Everton career could be revived later this year as the Toffees are open to handing the former England midfielder, 27, a new deal. (Express, via Athletic), external
South Korea forward Son Heung-min, 31, is happy at Tottenham with formal talks on a new contract set to get under way. (Football Insider), external
Barcelona president Joan Laporta would welcome manger Xavi staying in the role and reversing his decision to leave the club at the end of the season. (Sport - in Spanish), external
Liverpool will look to sign Brentford's Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo, 24, for a bargain price if the Bees are relegated to the Championship. (Express), external
Portugal forward Rafael Leao, 24, has been linked with Barcelona but says he "can't leave" AC Milan. (Sport - in Spanish), external
Italy midfielder Jorginho, 32, could return to Serie A when his Arsenal contract expires this summer. (Goal), external
Saudi Pro League clubs are targeting a number of Premier League stars in the summer transfer window, as well as younger players such as Argentine 20-year-old forward Matias Soule, who is currently on loan at Frosinone from Juventus. (ESPN), external
Saudi second-tier side Al Qadsiah made a lucrative offer to former Spain midfielder Sergi Roberto but the Barcelona captain, 32, would prefer a move to MLS. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external
Brighton will receive a record fee for a 14-year-old after a tribunal ruled Chelsea must pay up to £4.25m for England Under-17 striker Shumaira Mheuka, who is currently 16 but was signed in 2022. (Football Insider), external
Michael Edwards would want complete control before considering a return as Liverpool's sporting director, which would likely mean a move for Bournemouth's technical director Richard Hughes instead. (Mirror), external
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