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)