Alonso seeks midfield reinforcements as Real targets Vitinha for summer

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso thinks his squad desperately needs fresh midfield talent this summer. The Spanish coach worries about his team's struggles after losing two legends from the center of the pitch. Luka Modric left the club and Toni Kroos hung up his boots last summer. Alonso knows these departures created a massive hole that must be filled quickly. He wants players with similar skills to step up and take over.

Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha has caught Alonso's attention as the perfect replacement option. The Portuguese midfielder could fill the void left by Modric's exit and Kroos's retirement. Alonso believes Vitinha possesses the right qualities to control games from the middle. The Real Madrid manager thinks smart signings will keep his team competitive at the highest level. He knows experienced players like Kroos and Modric cannot be easily replaced.

Landing Vitinha will prove extremely difficult for Real Madrid's transfer team. PSG considers the midfielder essential to their future plans and refuses to let him go. The two clubs have a rocky relationship that complicates any potential negotiations. Vitinha remains a key player for the French giants and they value him highly. Real Madrid faces an uphill battle to convince PSG to sell their prized asset.