It's not official yet, but there seems to be little doubt that Xabi Alonso will leave Bayer Leverkusen for Real Madrid at the end of this season. After Real were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Champions League by Arsenal and lost in the Copa del Rey final to arch-rivals Barcelona,

The Bayer Leverkusen manager would love to work with one of Liverpool’s best players at Los Blancos, according to reports in the Spanish press

As Xabi Alonso and his move to Real Madrid gains more traction, reports have emerged that the tactician now wants a "world-class" Tottenham player.