Crisis brewing: Real Madrid veteran is becoming a sporting and financial burden for the club

An Arsenal star is reportedly willing to make a financial sacrifice to facilitate a move to Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Real Madrid could target a Liverpool defender soon.

In other transfer news, a former Real Madrid veteran has rejected offers from Spanish clubs out of respect for his beloved former team. Additionally, Real Madrid has decided against pursuing an Ajax talent despite the player being fully fit. The club is also linked with potential departures, with three players rumored to possibly leave following the FIFA Club World Cup.

Focusing on the FIFA Club World Cup, Real Madrid suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat to PSG, prompting analysis of three key takeaways from that match. They also played Borussia Dortmund, winning 3-2, with three talking points identified both before and after that encounter. Player ratings from the tournament included Gonzalo rated 9 and Asensio rated 3.

Xabi Alonso features prominently in the news. A former Real Madrid midfielder expressed confidence in Alonso's potential success as a coach. Speculation includes Alonso needing to address a significant tactical problem at Real Madrid, with analysis of his best possible starting lineup for the Club World Cup and three things fans can look forward to under his potential management.

An opinion piece argues that manager Carlo Ancelotti should end his perceived "obsession" with Tchouameni and instead turn to Raul Asensio.