Former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti had reportedly identified three specific players he wanted the club to sign during his tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu, according to recent revelations.

Spanish publication Diario AS reports that the Italian tactician had expressed interest in recruiting Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni, Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister, and Benfica's Alvaro Carreras. However, the club's hierarchy did not fulfill these requests before Ancelotti's departure.

Ancelotti recently left Real Madrid to take charge of the Brazil national team, ending a highly successful second spell with the Spanish giants. The 65-year-old coach is widely regarded as the most successful manager in Real Madrid's illustrious history, having secured an impressive 15 trophies across his two stints at the club.

His trophy cabinet with Los Blancos includes five UEFA Champions League titles, cementing his legacy as one of football's greatest managers. However, his final season (2024/25) ended without major silverware, failing to win the Champions League, LaLiga, or Copa del Rey.

New Era Under Xabi Alonso

Following Ancelotti's departure, Real Madrid has appointed former midfielder Xabi Alonso as their new head coach. Alonso joins from Bayer Leverkusen, where he most recently served as manager, and will now be tasked with returning the Spanish giants to winning ways.

The transition comes at a crucial time for Real Madrid, with recent developments including Trent Alexander-Arnold officially joining the club and ongoing speculation about Kylian Mbappe's arrival and his potential jersey number.

While Ancelotti moves on to his new challenge with the Brazilian national team, his transfer wishlist provides an interesting glimpse into the direction he had envisioned for Real Madrid's squad development before his departure.