Steve Nicol looks at the biggest challenges facing Xabi Alonso if he completes a move to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. (1:34)Open Extended ReactionsArsenal goalkeeper David Raya has emerged as shock target to potentially succeed Thibaut Courtois at Real Madrid, while Liverpool are eyeing Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong and AS Monaco's Vanderson. FRANCK FIFE/AFPTRENDING RUMORS- Arsenal's David Raya and Brighton & Hove Albion's Bart Verbruggen have emerged as shock targets for Real Madrid, according to The Sun. Raya, meanwhile, is regarded by Real Madrid as a trickier deal to pull off, as the 29-year-old is under contract at the Emirates until June 2028. A move for Raya to Real Madrid is hard to imagine, for several reasons.