William Saliba, Osmane Dembele, Zabi Alonso (Photo: Simon Hoffman/Getty Images)
Xabi Alonso is strongly linked to the work of Real Madrid, and has reportedly already identified the club’s transfer target.
The Spanish tactician is still manager of Bayer Lebakusen, but it seems inevitable that he will soon be moved to a larger club after the incredible work he has done there.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid is looking for something that requires change and some fresh ideas as things have setbacks a bit under the term Carlo Ancelotti.
Alonso appears to be the ideal candidate to replace Ancelotti, and Fichages claims he already has some celebrities in mind about the potential signature of Real Madrid.
Real Madrid linked to William Saliba as Xabi Alonso Eyes Defenders
Alonso appears particularly keen to strengthen Madrid’s defense, which has led to further links with Arsenal centre back William Saliba.
France International is a world-class performer at Arsenal these days, making sense as the “Galactico” that the Los Blancos would like to sign.
Arsenal certainly doesn’t want to sell, but I imagine this could be a story worthy of attention, as the real thing has a unique pulling power.
Real Madrid’s other rumored defensive targets
But, of course, Saliba doesn’t seem to be the only name on Alonso’s radar, and the former Liverpool midfielder is also enthusiastic about other star defenders in the Premier League.
The Fitcheyes report also states that Alonso is keen on Tottenham’s Christian Romero, but Bournemouth young man Dean Huysen could be on the agenda.
Still, Saliba is probably the best option there, and this ongoing Arsenal FC News will make Gooner worried.
Discussing Saliba’s situation, Jas Arsenal journalist Martin Udvarraki recently said, “Arsenal has to act quickly to formalise his long-term stay. Given his exceptional talent and potential, it could lead to offers from rival clubs.