Real Madrid are planning to announce the signing of two players for their newly appointed manager Xabi Alonso this week, according to reports from Madrid Zone via COPE.

The two players expected to join Los Blancos are Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and Benfica's Alvaro Carreras, as the Spanish giants look to bolster their squad following a disappointing 2024-25 campaign.

Alexander-Arnold is set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer after deciding not to extend his contract with Liverpool, where he recently helped the Reds secure the Premier League title. The English right-back's arrival will provide a significant boost to Madrid's defensive options while adding his renowned playmaking abilities from the back.

Meanwhile, Carreras is expected to complete his move from Portuguese side Benfica, though details of the transfer fee have not been disclosed.

These signings come at a crucial time for Real Madrid, who recently appointed Xabi Alonso as their new manager following Carlo Ancelotti's departure. The club endured a difficult season by their standards, losing the LaLiga title to rivals Barcelona and suffering elimination from the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Arsenal.

Alonso, who enjoyed a successful playing career at the Santiago Bernabeu between 2009 and 2014, will be looking to make an immediate impact in his new role. The acquisitions of Alexander-Arnold and Carreras signal the club's intent to provide him with the resources needed to return Real Madrid to winning ways.

The Spanish manager's appointment comes after his impressive stint at another club, though he now faces the challenge of restoring Real Madrid's dominance both domestically and in Europe.

With the summer transfer window just beginning, these two signings may be just the start of a significant rebuild at the Santiago Bernabeu as Alonso prepares for his first season in charge of the 14-time European champions.