It's not official yet, but there seems to be little doubt that Xabi Alonso will leave Bayer Leverkusen for Real Madrid at the end of this season. After Real were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Champions League by Arsenal and lost in the Copa del Rey final to arch-rivals Barcelona,

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.

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,