Real Madrid would have to pay €10million (£8.5m) if they wanted to lure Xabi Alonso away from Bayer Leverkusen. The Spaniard, who previously played at the Bernabeu, has been touted as the man ...

Los Blancos crashed out, losing 5-1 on aggregate against Arsenal. Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso is one name that has been linked with taking over Ancelotti when he does depart.

Los Blancos have told Alonso as much, but he is happy to spend another year in Germany if Ancelotti does see out his contract with Real Madrid – he and his family are happy in the Bundesliga.

Xabi Alonso has firmly acknowledged the ongoing links over a rumoured return to Real Madrid. Alonso was linked with a move back to the Spanish capital last summer, amid rumours of Los Blancos ...

Current Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso looks destined to take over at Real Madrid at some point. While the club have seen massive success in Carlo Ancelotti's second spell, this season ...