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.

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.