Liverpool Ownership Maintains Trust in Arne Slot as Xabi Alonso Negotiations Remain Non-Existent

Liverpool denies rumors of negotiations with Xabi Alonso as Arne Slot retains board support. Get the latest on the Reds' 2026 managerial status.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 27, 2026, 5:28 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from YSScores

Negotiation Rumors Officially Downplayed

Liverpool has not held any formal discussions or preliminary talks with Xabi Alonso to take over as first-team manager for the 2026/27 campaign. According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, the Merseyside club has not approached the former Spanish midfielder, despite persistent rumors linking him with a return to the club where he won the European Cup as a player. These reports emphasize that the administrative hierarchy at Anfield is currently focused on internal stability rather than seeking an immediate external replacement for the coaching staff.

Arne Slot Retains Board Support

Despite a volatile run of form that saw Liverpool eliminated from the UEFA Champions League and struggle for consistency in the domestic title race, Arne Slot continues to hold the confidence of the club’s ownership. Fenway Sports Group has signaled its intention to conduct a comprehensive end-of-season review, a standard protocol, rather than making a reactive mid-season change. Slot has reportedly not been informed of any decision to terminate his contract, and the club's leadership is currently emphasizing a unified approach to finish the league season as strongly as possible.

A Critical Victory at Anfield

The pressure on the current management was momentarily relieved following a decisive 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the 34th round of the Premier League. This result, achieved in front of a home crowd at Anfield, has been instrumental in keeping Liverpool’s aspirations for top-tier European football alive. The performance featured a renewed tactical discipline that had been missing in previous weeks, suggesting that the squad is still responsive to Slot’s instructions as they enter the final stretch of the domestic schedule.