Bayer Leverkusen is close to defining Xabi Alonso's replacement as the team's manager. According to journalist David Ornstein, from The Athletic portal, Erik ten Hag is close to taking over the position. Journalist Florian Plettenberg, from Germany's Sky Sports, adds that the contract between the club and the coach should go until 2027.

Bayer Leverkusen will try to set a German league record with a 34th away game in a row without defeat when they take on Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga finale on Saturday.

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is one of the frontrunners to replace Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen after the Spaniard signalled his intention to leave the club at the end of the

A former Manchester United coach is reportedly in line to replace Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen, following the Spaniard’s departure after a successful season

The incoming Los Blancos manager has reportedly told club president Florentino Perez to get a deal done for the Bayer Leverkusen and Germany international playmaker