Real Madrid want Xabi Alonso in place as their new manager in time for the start of next month's Club World Cup.

Real Madrid intend to make use of the new transfer window open in June ahead of the Club World Cup, as they look to assault the first edition of the reformed tournament with a new manager and

Real Madrid will move quickly to get Alonso in place with their overarching target of starting life under his leadership at the Club World Cup still on track. The newly-expanded tournament kicks off on June 14, with Real Madrid's first game scheduled for May 18, up against Al Hilal.