Real Madrid to challenge Barcelona in the race for Jonathan Tah

Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah is preparing for a club switch this summer, with a battle for the German center-back brewing between Spain’s two footballing giants — Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Details. According to Fichajes.net, Los Blancos are set to rival their eternal adversaries in the pursuit of Tah.

The German defender, whose contract expires next summer, was seemingly on track to join the Catalan club as a free agent. However, Real Madrid's sudden entry into the negotiations has added an unexpected twist to the story.

Reports suggest that the Madrid board has a potential ace up its sleeve: the possibility of appointing Xabi Alonso, Tah’s current coach at Bayer, as the new manager.

Recall. Earlier reports indicated that Barcelona had offered the Germany international a three-year contract with an option to extend for an additional year.