Florentino Perez wants to replace Carlo Ancelotti with Xabi Alonso and the Spanish coach has now responded to the links.

Carlo Ancelotti's second spell in charge of Real Madrid is reportedly approaching its end, with the celebrated manager expected to leave sometime in the coming weeks but that forces the question – who will succeed him and take the helm of one of Europe's most ambitious teams?

In recent weeks, there has been lots of speculation about the manager’s job at Real Madrid, which could soon be vacant. Carlo Ancelotti is currently in charge, but should he end the season on a