If Xabi Alonso is appointed as Real Madrid's new manager, Tah could be a prime candidate to follow in his footsteps. Carlo Ancelotti's future at the club is increasingly uncertain after their Champions League exit to Arsenal, and Real Madrid's title hopes are hanging in the balance after their recent performances.

Plettenberg hinted at this possibility on Sky Sport News Talk, saying, "If Xabi Alonso were to move to Real Madrid, it might not be so much about Florian Wirtz. In that case, Jonathan Tah could be someone who could follow Xabi Alonso."