Real Sociedad B coach Xabi Alonso is being linked with Zinedine Zidane's job at Real Madrid.

Xabi has helped Real Sociedad B reach the Segunda Division, a level they only managed once before, in 1960.

He has less experience than Massimiliano Allegri and Antonio Conte, who other options, but he's potentially more exciting for Madrid fans, reports Sport.

He also has a good relationship with president Florentino Perez after playing for six years at Real Madrid.

Xabi Alonso was also linked to Borussia Monchengladbach but he preferred to extend his contract with Real Sociedad until 2022.