Real Madrid are expected to part ways with one of their most loyal servants this summer, with Lucas Vazquez poised to leave as a free agent at the end of June.

Real Madrid are also looking at Benfica's Álvaro Carreras and Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth as defensive reinforcements, sources told ESPN.

Real Madrid are close to signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool, in time for the defender to travel to the United States for the Club World Cup, ESPN reports. However, the two clubs need to agree on a compensation fee for the move to happy early.

Brett Koremenos, Julia Ranney, and Sam Tighe explore the betting ramifications of Xabi Alonso’s expected move to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid are finalising a deal for Xabi Alonso to become their new coach as soon as possible, multiple sources have told ESPN, with the club keen to have him in place for this summer's Club World Cup.

Former Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso is set to become the next Real Madrid manager on a three-year deal when he leaves Bayer Leverkusen after this season, Spanish media reported on Monday.

The Brazil Football Federation (CBF) confirmed the appointment of Ancelotti on Monday while Madrid are yet to officially announce his exit.

Carlo Ancelotti is swapping Real Madrid for Brazil in one of the biggest moves in world soccer. The problem is, neither he, nor Madrid, want to talk about it. As coaching switches go, they don’t come any bigger than this.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says he has "never had a problem" with the club and does not want to "make a big deal" out of his impending departure for the Brazil national team.