Real Madrid eye shock move for Chelsea star and it's not Hazard, Courtois or Kante - report

Marcos Alonso has emerged as a surprise target for Real Madrid this summer in more ways than one according to reports in Spain.

The reigning LaLiga champions are said to be interested in signing the Chelsea left-back to play a more central role at the Bernabeu.

However, his father is said to be against the move and wants his son to play for either Atletico Madrid or Barcelona if he does return to his homeland.

Antonio Conte's side will face the Catalans in the Champions League in mid-week with Alonso a doubt for the tie due to his recent absences through illness.

Alonso during the win over Stoke

Emerson Palmieri made his first start for the Blues on Friday night in a 4-0 win over Hull City in the FA Cup and bagged an assist on his debut. Davide Zappacosta has also filled in for the Spaniard at times.

The 27-year-old almost joined Barcelona in 2016 only for Chelsea to secure his signature. However, it is Real who now favour a move for the attacking full-back.

Mundo Deportivo report that there is interest in the former Fiorentina player at the Bernabeu although according to Sport Witness the basis for the rumour is not clear beyond a determination from the player to break into the national team.

He would surely be better off staying at Chelsea and playing regularly in the first team in his favoured position if that is his goal, and the driver behind a speculative switch to Real.

Alonso isn't the only member of last season's Premier League-winning side to be on the radar of the Spanish champions.

Eden Hazard has long been a top target for Zidane during his spells as director of football and manager at the club and Thibaut Courtois has been picked out as an ideal upgrade to Keylor Navas in goal.