Xabi Alonso wants Real Madrid to sign one of the world’s most lethal strikers, according to the Italian media, but Los Blancos face competition from the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool, among other clubs.

Carlo Ancelotti’s exit to manage the Brazil national team has led to the fellow Italians who assisted him at the Bernabeu leaving too. That was a group that led Madrid to win two Champions League titles after Ancelotti’s return for a second spell as coach in 2021, so replacing them will be a tough task.

Xabi Alonso has officially taken over Real Madrid’s coaching job and vowed to follow in the footsteps of Carlo Ancelotti.