Fernando Alonso Names Barcelona Player He'd Sign for Real Madrid

Lucas Vazquez, having experienced a notably poor season at Real Madrid, is considering a return to his former club Espanyol, though he has lucrative offers from MLS, the Saudi Pro League, and Qatar. Meanwhile, Real Madrid is actively reshaping its squad under new leadership, with club legend Xabi Alonso targeting Benfica's Álvaro Carreras to strengthen their defense, but the club faces challenges meeting Benfica's €50 million release clause. Additionally, two-time Formula One world champion and lifelong Real Madrid supporter Fernando Alonso sparked interest by naming Barcelona's Pedri as the player he would sign to weaken Barcelona, highlighting Real Madrid's strategic interest in midfield reinforcements. Alonso's comments, made in a light-hearted manner, underscore the significance of Pedri to Barcelona's midfield and Real Madrid's ongoing search for fresh talent, with Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller also being monitored as a potential long-term acquisition. Real Madrid's upcoming participation in the FIFA Club World Cup adds urgency to their transfer market activity as they seek to rebound from a trophyless season. These developments reflect Real Madrid's focused efforts to rebuild and remain competitive against rivals like Barcelona.