Story byXabi Alonso identifies three names he wants Real Madrid to sign – reportMadrid UniversalThu, December 25, 2025 at 7:40 AM UTC·2 min readA recent report from Fichajes has shed light on how Xabi Alonso is looking to shape his vision for the future at Real Madrid. With the club fully aware that this season has exposed certain structural weaknesses, Alonso has identified three specific players he would like the board to consider as part of the next phase of the project. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAt the top of his defensive wishlist is Ibrahima Konate. The defender’s situation at Liverpool makes him an especially interesting case. His contract runs out at the end of the season, and that alone has put him firmly on Real Madrid’s radar. If Liverpool are unwilling to risk losing him for nothing in the summer, January could force them into talks. That scenario would significantly reduce the cost of the operation and fits perfectly with Florentino Perez’s long-standing preference for smart, well-timed deals. Two more targetsThe midfield picture, however, is far more complex. Angelo Stiller is admired internally, but his arrival is anything but straightforward. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementReal Madrid see him as a player with quality and tactical discipline, yet his signing is directly linked to a major exit in midfield. Alonso has identified three targets for future rebuilt.