Incoming Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has urged the club to offer a new contract to veteran midfielder Luka Modrić, Spanish media report. Modrić, who turns 40 in September, has spent the past few years signing one-year contract extensions but is yet to ink fresh terms this time around,

A report in Spain has revealed who is likely to be Xabi Alonso's fourth signing as Real Madrid boss following his return to the La Liga giants.

Xabi Alonso will get to work quickly as he looks to upgrade the current Real Madrid squad over the summer months.The former Los Blancos midfielder has confirmed his departure from Bayer Leverkusen