Manchester City are reportedly considering Xabi Alonso as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola – and the former Barcelona boss has previously spoken very highly about his fellow countryman

The former Liverpool midfielder helped guide Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga title last season, completing a league and cup double with the winning the DBF-Pokal. Alonso's side also reached the Europa League final, but were beaten by Serie A side Atalanta.

Pep Guardiola's time at Manchester City will eventually come to an end and the Catalan has some clear thoughts on one of his potential successors

According to multiple sources, both Real Madrid and Manchester City are interested in getting Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso to take charge of their respective teams at the end of the season.

Bayer Leverkusen are preparing for manager Xabi Alonso's departure next summer, with the Spaniard interesting Real Madrid and Manchester City, should Pep Guardiola leave. (Sky Germany), external

The future of Pep Guardiola remains up in the air at this stage. At some point in the near future Manchester City will learn if Guardiola will either stay at the club or call time on his tropy-laden

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly keen on bringing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic to the Etihad Stadium. The Serbian international has been one of the most prolific goalscorers in European football in recent seasons,