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It's finally happened. The perfect storm. When two worlds collide.

The Internet loves nothing more than two things when it comes to transfer rumours regarding Liverpool since Jurgen Klopp took charge.

1. Link them to Bundesliga stars.

2. Link them to former players.

Which leads us to today's rumour, in Italian publication Tuttomercatoweb, which states the Reds will 're-assess' their interest in Xabi Alonso in the summer.

It is said that the Spaniard will not renew his contract with Bayern Munich, meaning he will become a free agent in the summer, with Liverpool supposedly interested in bringing back the 33-year-old.

The report states, conveniently, that they could face competition if they are to make a move, with Qatari and MLS sides said to be interested in Alonso's services.

File under the same as a date with Taylor Swift: a nice thought, but never going to happen.

Elsewhere, the Bleacher Report claim Liverpool will look to strengthen their attacking options by battling West Ham for current loanee Manuel Lanzini.

Lanzini, who scored at Anfield in August, has been in fine form since joining the Hammers on a season-long deal from Al-Jazira.

According to the website, the 22-year-old Argentine is on the Reds' radar and they have asked to be kept informed of any developments.

West Ham, unsurprisingly, want him on a permanent basis too.

IN PICS: The players linked with Liverpool