Football rumours: Xabi Alonso on Manchester City’s managerial shortlist

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What the papers say

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso, 42, is on Manchester City’s list of potential replacements if Pep Guardiola opts to leave, according to the Daily Mail. Ruben Amorim, 39, who is in charge of Sporting Lisbon, is also among the leading candidates.

Thomas Tuchel was unveiled as England’s head coach on Wednesday (John Walton/PA)

Thomas Tuchel could target staff from his former club Chelsea to help in his new role as England manager. The Daily Mail reports the 51-year-old wants to assemble a backroom staff he trusts.

Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko, 21, is interesting Manchester United, according to the Daily Mail. The 21-year-old is expected to leave RB Leipzig in the summer.

Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei, 21, could leave if he is not given more playing time. The Metro, via Rai Radio 1 in Italy, says Italian Under-21 boss Carmine Nunziata has told him to consider his Blues future in January.

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Players to watch

Atalanta forward Charles De Ketelaere, left, has been linked with a move to the Premier League (Fabrizio Carabelli/AP)

Charles De Ketelaere: Atalanta’s Belgium midfielder, 23, is catching the eye of Arsenal and Man City, reports Caught Offside.

Jonathan David: Barcelona are among the teams tracking the Lille and Canada forward, 24, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.