Hope would appear to be running out if Liverpool are to stand any chance of signing Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth. Real Madrid have moved into pole position for the central defender, reportedly pushed by expected new manager Xabi Alonso, and are hoping to finalise a deal in time for the FIFA Club World Cup.

After a season without a single major trophy, Real Madrid have a number of holes to fill all across the squad.Set to be under new management shortly as Xabi Alonso replaces Carlo Ancelotti, the club will be taking a new direction.

Dean Huijsen is set to get his dream move to Real Madrid after just one season in the Premier League, starring for Bournemouth and convincing Los Blancos to pay his £50million buy-out clause

According to a report from Defensa Central, Real Madrid are on the verge of finalising the signing of Alvaro Carreras from Benfica, with the deal set to be completed after the Portuguese Cup final on

Real Madrid's squad could undergo some major changes as Xabi Alonso puts his stamp on the squad this summer. Los Blancos have fallen short across all competitions so far this season with defeat to Barcelona in the La Liga title race and the Copa del Rey final.