Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti advised his club to sign Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali.
Sandro Tonali, Getty ImagesSpanish journalist Raul Varela stated during a broadcast on Marca Radio that the Italian tactician identified his fellow countryman as one of the ideal replacements for Toni Kroos this season. Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister was also considered as an alternative.
Varela also reported that Ancelotti requested reinforcements in the central defense of the “whites”, specifically William Saliba from Arsenal, and Manuel Akanji from Manchester City, while at that moment Juventus player Dina Haysen was also kept in mind in case negotiations regarding the French player fell through.
Ultimately, the management of Real decided last summer not to sign the players recommended by the head coach.
