Xabi Alonso is believed to have drawn up a two-man shortlist of players he wants to sign as Real Madrid manager if he replaces Carlo Ancelotti. The Spaniard, who is currently head coach of Bayer Leverkusen,

Xabi Alonso is expected to replace Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid manager this summer and has already identified his three preferred transfer targets, according to a recent report. After a surprisingly underwhelming season in the Spanish capital,

Real Madrid have set the date for Caro Ancelotti’s departure from the club as part of the aftermath of the team’s defeat to Barcelona for the third time this season.The fallout in the final of