According to reports, Arsenal and Liverpool have been given a boost as Xabi Alonso has \u2018decided\u2019 to offload three Real Madrid stars this summer.<\/p>\n
Alonso is facing an uphill task after replacing former Real Madrid<\/strong><\/a> boss Carlo Ancelotti, with their Club World Cup exit ensuring they have failed to win a trophy this season.<\/p>\n Real Madrid were on the end of a one-sided beating in the semi-finals of the competition against PSG on Wednesday night, with Luis Enrique\u2019s side deservedly winning 4-0 in the United States.<\/p>\n This result and the manner of Real Madrid\u2019s performance appear to have raised alarm bells at the Spanish giants, who are reportedly looking to oversee a significant squad overhaul this summer.<\/p>\n In the aftermath of Real Madrid\u2019s defeat to PSG, a report from Fichajes claims Alonso has \u2018decided\u2019<\/a> that he \u2018doesn\u2019t trust\u2019 three players, who \u2018will leave\u2019 this summer.<\/p>\n READ:\u00a0Irresistible PSG\u2019s expos\u00e9 of Real Madrid decides Ballon d\u2019Or winner as Alonso needs to axe two stars<\/a> The players in question are said to be Rodrygo<\/strong><\/a>, Brahim Diaz and Dani Ceballos and this trio look to be nearing an exit.<\/p>\n Before the 2024\/25 campaign, Rodrygo was a key player for Real Madrid, but he has dropped in the pecking order following Kylian Mbappe\u2019s arrival and has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks.<\/p>\n Arsenal have been mooted as his most likely destination as they are in the market for a new winger, but a recent report from journalist Sacha Tavolieri claimed they could face competition from Liverpool.<\/p>\n Tavolieri tweeted: \u2018Luis Diaz\u2019s situation could influence Liverpool\u2019s approach in the market. While Rodrygo (as explained on Saturday) made Premier League his priority despite real Al Nassr approach,<\/p>\n \u2018#LFC could move for the Brazilian & compete w\/Arsenal if they end up losing Diaz \u2014 whom they are keen to keep yet. One to watch.\u2019<\/p>\n MUST-READ TRANSFER FEATURES ON F365\u2026<\/strong> The report claims Alonso \u2018wants to continue his significant cleanup in the remainder of the summer transfer window, with Rodrygo\u2019s lack of involvement at the Club World Cup a \u2018clear sign that he has completely lost the coach\u2019s support and that his departure seems a matter of time\u2019.<\/p>\n Rodrygo\u2019s spell at Real Madrid is also said to be \u2018closer to an end than ever\u2019\u00a0as he has \u2018lost the support of the board and coaching staff\u2019, while \u2018his name is permanently on the transfer list\u2019.<\/p>\n Arsenal are also considering alternatives to Rodrygo as they have made a move for Chelsea star Noni Madueke.<\/p>\n Journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed an update on their pursuit of Madueke and Eberechi Eze.<\/p>\n \u201cArsenal expected to approach Crystal Palace to formally discuss Eberechi Eze. Palace attacker still high in #AFC\u2019s thinking, as revealed.<\/p>\n \u201cIt follows positive talks with the player camp. 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