Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Xabi Alonso to Chelsea, Mbappe 'plan', Diomande latest
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLIVEUpdated 3 mins agoLiverpool transfer news and rumors live as Xabi Alonso is linked with Chelsea, while there are sensational reports suggesting the Reds could revive their interest in Kylian MbappeXabi Alonso is being linked with Chelsea(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool will soon be turning its attention to 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 nervier 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.Nevertheless, Liverpool looks to be sticking by Arne Slot, with the Dutchman even going so far as to make promises about this summer and next season, having insisted that we will "100 percent" see a different team next season.With Slot seemingly staying put, that has enabled the Reds' rivals to pounce on Xabi Alonso. 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.Today07:46 BSTXabi Alonso 'open' to Chelsea jobChelsea is exploring a deal to hire Xabi Alonso as its new manager, according to The Athletic and other outlets.It's claimed that the Blues have held talks with Alonso's representatives, and the 44-year-old is open to taking the job at Stamford Bridge.Liverpool has of course been linked with Alonso for some time now, but it looks as though the Reds' rival could beat them to the punch.Xabi Alonso could return to management with Chelsea after a short-lived Real Madrid tenure(Image: Getty Images)Today07:43 BSTWelcomeHello Liverpool fans, and welcome to our live updates as we bring you all the latest transfer news and rumors ahead of the summer window opening.It's not a player that is dominating the headlines at the moment though - instead, it's Xabi Alonso, with fresh reports on his future coming out yesterday, although it's not Liverpool that is after him...