News about Simon Rolfes

Bayer Leverkusen were always confident Xabi Alonso would resist the overtures of Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid to continue his fairytale with them. Alonso, 42, is the hottest property in coaching after guiding Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title triumph - and they could yet scoop two more trophies while remaining unbeaten. Amid intense speculation he would be Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool, or replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern, Alonso reaffirmed his commitment to Leverkusen last month.

Callum Hudson-Odoi, a Chelsea winger, has completed his loan move to Bayer Leverkusen, beginning in the season. Since recovering from a crippling Achilles injury he suffered last season, the England international has had trouble finding a place for the 21-year-old after signing Raheem Sterling. Hudson-Odoi has clinched his first loan move from Chelsea and has outlined a 'exciting' challenge ahead after being given the lowdown by former Leverkusen striker and Chelsea teammate Kai Havertz.