Incoming Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has made a final call on the place of Luka Modrić in his project for next season.That’s according to Radio MARCA, who have confirmed that the Croatian

Real Madrid have recognised that they need to improve their defence, with a deal already finalised to sign AFC Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen for around £50m. It is also only a matter of time before they land Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has given the ‘green light’ for his move before June 30.

Xabi Alonso is just days away from officially taking over as Real Madrid’s new head coach, but he’s already pushing hard for his first signings. However, the club’s hierarchy is urging caution and rejecting some of his early transfer requests.