Bayer Leverkusen is not willing to let Xabi Alonso slip away, and to achieve this, they are ready to surround him with the best possible talent. The sports management of the German club has already begun to take firm steps in planning for the next season,

BERLIN - Bayer Leverkusen want to end their Bundesliga season with a strong finish to improve the mood in the team after all but ending their title hopes in the past two weeks with two consecutive draws,

Bayer Leverkusen expect a decision over head coach Xabi Alonso’s future to be made in the next three to four weeks. The 43-year-old Spaniard is favoured by Real Madrid to take over from Carlo Ancelotti and Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro says there is an agreement with Alonso that they would discuss any offers if he is approached by his former clubs.