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,

As Xabi Alonso and his move to Real Madrid gains more traction, reports have emerged that the tactician now wants a "world-class" Tottenham player.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has been on hold for around a month now, as he awaits news from Real Madrid. However increasingly it looks as if his return to the Santiago Bernabeu is drawing