Overview
- Preliminary renewal talks were mutually halted after a late-September muscle injury, with Madrid evaluating his fitness before considering fresh terms.
- Club officials are concerned by injuries over the past six months and would consider an extension only if he proves sustained fitness before season’s end.
- Chelsea are exploring a reunion and are portrayed in Spanish reports as one of the strongest options if he departs.
- Paris Saint-Germain and Galatasaray are also monitoring his status, with Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal linked from Saudi Arabia.
- BILD has reported that Xabi Alonso holds doubts over his consistency as Dean Huijsen establishes a starting role at centre-back.