Xabi Alonso played a pivotal role in Bayer Leverkusen completing a summer deal for Benfica defender Alejandro Grimaldo – an indicator that he will stay in Germany amid interest from Tottenham.
Alonso has already refuted suggestions that he could leave the Bundesliga club this summer but Spurs have continued to hold an interest in his appointment. Mirror Football reported that chairman Daniel Levy had given the green light to paying the manager’s release clause .
Julian Nagelsmann will not become the next Spurs boss as the club have not considered him for their managerial vacancy, with Ryan Mason expected to be in charge until the end of the season as they continue to monitor former Liverpool midfielder Alonso for the long-term position.
