It is no secret that Real Madrid are eyeing Alonso as a possible replacement for Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian manager is on the hot seat after Los Blancos crashed out of the Champions League and could be fired at the end of the season if his team does not win the Copa del Rey and/or La Liga.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is under pressure to make a decision on his future as the Bundesliga club prepare for life without the Spaniard.

Bayer Leverkusen want a decision to be made over Xabi Alonso's future sooner rather than later, with managing director Fernando Carro stating that the club is not prepared to hang about waiting as it will impact their preparations for next season.