Real Madrid have reignited their interest in Austrian - Nigerian defender David Alaba, according to A Bola.

The Portuguese sports daily writes on its electronic edition that Real Madrid are looking for a successor to Marcelo, and have beamed their searchlight on the Bayern Munich star.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti is an admirer of the Austria international, saying he is one of the best left backs in the world in the same mould as Marcelo and Coentrão.

David Alaba, who has been wearing the colours of Bayern Munich for the past 6 years, is tied to the club until June 2018.

Brazil international Marcelo has expressed his desire to join Juventus in the near future.