Tottenham Hotspur are looking ahead to a crucial summer transfer window in order to stop the decay at the club. Before signing new players, Daniel Levy must decide whether Ange Postecoglou should be in charge of the club for the third campaign running or not.

After two and a half very successful years in Germany, Xabi Alonso looks set to return to his native Spain. This promises to have consequences for Bayer Leverkusen – and not just on the touchline.

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,