Xabi Alonso could be the man to manage Real Madrid next

Xabi Alonso could be the man to manage Real Madrid next

With news of a surprise name who could replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, here's the back pages of Friday's European papers.

The Premier League returns this evening after what has been a busy week of European football.

There is plenty of news, views and gossip emanating from across the continent and our friends at Football Whispers are here to bring you the latest.

Xabi Alonso would be Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's first-choice appointment if Zinedine Zidane was sacked. The former Liverpool midfielder is currently in charge of Real Sociedad's B side. (Mundo Deportivo)

Real would have to pay around £70m in compensation if they decide to sack Zidane, who is under pressure after the club's dismal 3-0 defeat in the Champions League to Paris Saint-Germain. (Sport)

Barcelona will continue their squad overhaul in January and will look to sell Ivan Rakitic, Samuel Umtiti and Arturo Vidal. Carles Alena and Moussa Wague could also depart the Camp Nou. (Marca)

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