The Spanish center-back is one of the options being considered by the current Bundesliga champion to strengthen their defense.

Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen have on Wednesday forwarded a message of gratitude to their counterparts at Real Madrid.This comes after Xabi Alonso’s squad were given permission to train at

Xabi Alonso has identified Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz as his top transfer target should he become the new Real Madrid manager.

Xabi arrived early in the morning with the team on their bus. He led a training session on the Valdebebas pitch with nine outfield players and two goalkeepers, while the rest of the squad worked out in the gym. After the session, they headed to the airport for their 1:45 PM flight back to Germany.

Earlier today, reports emerged from Spain suggesting that Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti had decided to step away from his position at the end of the season.In that scenario, former midfielder

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has insisted that his total focus is on the German club, amid links to Real Madrid. Alonso, however, admitted that his bond with the La Liga giants is “very strong.

The Spanish coach is the main candidate to replace Ancelotti at Real Madrid.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is rumoured to have decided to leave his post at the end of season, sparking speculation that Xabi Alonso will be brought in to replace him

Xabi Alonso has said he's "very calm" despite being linked to taking charge at Real Madrid, with speculation over the future of Carlo Ancelotti.

Xabi Alonso has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid over the past 12 months and could return to the Bernabeu in the summer, with Carlo Ancelotti seeking a new challenge