Though uncertainty looms over his future at Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti is already shaping the club’s summer transfer plans. Amid growing speculation that Xabi Alonso could take over next season, the Italian tactician remains fully engaged.

“The stress fuels me,” he told the press, downplaying the rumors and emphasizing his commitment to the project. Officially, Ancelotti insists that transfer matters are only addressed at the end of the season. Yet behind the scenes, he’s been quietly recommending key reinforcements to strengthen the squad.

While earlier reports highlighted Madrid’s interest in a central defender, right-back, and midfielder—namely Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Martín Zubimendi—Ancelotti has now added four more names to the list. For defense, he’s reportedly targeting Arsenal’s William Saliba and Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji. In midfield, he’s eyeing Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool and Sandro Tonali of Newcastle.

With price tags ranging from €40 to €90 million, these choices reflect a blend of tactical need and long-term vision, even as Ancelotti’s own place in the dugout remains unresolved.