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,

Bayer Leverkusen's CEO has said the club has a "gentleman's agreement" with Xabi Alonso that means he could take over at Real Madrid or Liverpool.

It is no secret that Real Madrid are eyeing Alonso as a possible replacement for Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian manager is on the hot seat after Los Blancos crashed out of the Champions League and could be fired at the end of the season if his team does not win the Copa del Rey and/or La Liga.