Premier League : Zidane's potential return hinges on major player departures

Zinedine Zidane targets up to seven player departures from Real Madrid this summer if he returns to Estadio Bernabeu. Currently managed by Alvaro Arbeloa, Madrid's defeat to Getafe raises doubts about his tenure. To secure his position, Arbeloa must win La Liga or the Champions League. Zidane emerges as a key alternative to Jurgen Klopp, who is also on president Florentino Perez’s radar. Reports indicate Zidane will only consider a return if the club dismisses Dean Huijsen, Franco Mastantuono, Dani Ceballos, Fran Garcia, Brahim Diaz, Andriy Lunin, and David Alaba. Huijsen, signed for €59.5m from Bournemouth, faces mixed performances, while Mastantuono, acquired for €45m from River Plate, struggles with injuries. Alaba, out of contract this summer, and Lunin, the second-choice goalkeeper, are also on the chopping block. Madrid's summer transfer strategy hinges on these critical decisions.