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Sky Sports' chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol explains why Xabi Alonso's tenure at Real Madrid came to an end and where his future could lie going forward.

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers…

PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic could be a target for West Ham should Lucas Paqueta leave this month – The Sun.

The Moroccan national team are looking to add Andres Iniesta to their coaching staff for the World Cup – The Sun.

The Premier League wants to introduce rugby-style concussion substitutions – The Guardian.

Nottingham Forest have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Lorenzo Lucca. The 25-year-old striker will join on loan with an option to buy just half a season after joining Napoli from Udinese – The Mirror.

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

Xabi Alonso has been linked with a return to management less than a week after Real Madrid sacked him. The former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder is in talks to be the new manager of Eintracht Frankfurt – Bild.

Jose Mourinho has brushed off rumours that he could make a sensational return to Real Madrid following the sacking of Alonso – The Mirror.

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Rangers loan star Lyall Cameron was met with a shock banner from Aberdeen fans at Pittodrie as he made his debut for the club – Scottish Sun.