A leading member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid is set to ask new head coach Xabi Alonso for the opportunity to prove himself in a different position next season.That’s

Xabi Alonso wants Real Madrid to sign one of the world’s most lethal strikers, according to the Italian media, but Los Blancos face competition from the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool, among other clubs.

That was a group that led Madrid to win two Champions League titles after Ancelotti’s return for a second spell as coach in 2021, so replacing them will be a tough task. The Athletic has spoken to multiple sources who have worked or are working with those in Alonso’s new-look coaching setup — on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships — to find out who the new guys are and what their roles at Madrid will be.