Daniel Levy WILL pay for Xabi Alonso’s release from Bayer Leverkusen.
The Tottenham chief has identified the former Liverpool player as his No.1 choice to take over the vacant role from Antonio Conte. And he is resigned to pay for the privilege - leaving a successful interview as the one stumbling block preventing the appointment of the ex-Spain midfielder.
Bayer Leverkusen’s continued involvement in the Europa League - they face Jose Mourinho ’s Roma in the first tie of a two-legged semi-final this week - has complicated any approach.
