Alonso Wants Juve Move - Agent

Xabi Alonso's agent, Inaki Ibanez, has revealed that the Liverpool midfielder is keen on a move to Juventus despite interest from La Liga giants Real Madrid.

May 31, 2008 1:11:57 PM

Xabi Alonso, Liverpool (Fox Sports.com)

Related Links

The Bianconeri are in the process of bolstering their side as they look to mount a serious challenge on all fronts next season.

Alonso is one of the Old Lady's most wanted and Claudio Ranieri would like the Spanish international to form a solid partnership with his former Reds team mate Momo Sissoko in the middle.

Alonso's agent has confirmed that talks are in place with Juve and that the player himself is keen on a move to Turin.

"It's true that my client is wanted by Real Madrid but at the moment we are only dealing with Juventus," Ibanez told Tuttosport.

"At the moment Alonso is focused on the European Championship but he has told me that he is proud that Zidane's and Platini's former club want him."

It seems as if Juve will land their man given the fact that Alonso is keen for a move to Italy.

Whether or not he does go to Juventus all depends on both clubs reaching a deal for the player.

The Bianconeri only want to pay half of the £15m price tag which Liverpool have put on the midfielder's head and it seems unlikely that Liverpool will accept it.

Salvatore Landolina