Real Madrid are preparing to launch a shock summer move for a Tottenham defender this summer, a report has claimed.
The LaLiga giants, whose trophy-laden era under Carlo Ancelotti came to an end on Monday after the Italian was confirmed as the new manager of Brazil's national team, are gearing up for a crucial summer in the transfer market.
Former Los Blancos star Xabi Alonso is imminently expected to take over at the Bernabeu following an impressive stint at Bayer Leverkusen, where he won the Bundesliga undefeated last campaign.