4. Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid)
Xabi Alonso is the next big name that looks set for a move away from Real Madrid. Undoubtedly one of Real Madrid’s key players, he started the season with an injury which kept him side lined for about five months. However, his lengthy injury spell doesn’t seem to have cast any kind of rust in the player’s performance.
Xabi Alonso has played superbly since coming back from injury. With Real Madrid supposedly bringing in a long term replacement for Alonso, it looks increasingly likely that a move away from Bernabéu for the Spaniard could be on the cards.
Alonso is known for his passing game, and the fact that, sometimes he drops very deep and wins the ball from a centre back position and drives forward. With this kind of play, it allows Real Madrid full backs to move higher up the pitch.
His pass accuracy is commendable; even when he is passing the ball in a diagonal direction, it is quite accurate. Fitness has never been a concern for this player. Any team who gets him in their team would only go on to make a strong squad. With the experience at the back of Xabi Alonso, he could take any team to a higher place in the table.
Potential Bidders: Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal