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Xabi Alonso Edges Towards Liverpool Exit – Reports
Liverpool's transfer merry-go-round again looks likely to depend on their ability to move players on and raise capital...
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May 21, 2009 9:33:56 AM
Reports suggest that the Liverpool midfielder, Xabi Alonso, is set to exit the club this summer as his manager, Rafael Benitez, prepares to shape his transfer campaign around potential funds raised by his compatriot's sale.
Alonso was close to agreeing a deal with Juventus last summer and was also linked with Arsenal as Benitez tried desperately to summon the requisite cash to bring Gareth Barry from Aston Villa to Anfield.
However, both moves faltered and the Spanish midfielder went on to enjoy one of his most productive terms in the red shirt.
It seems now though that Liverpool's summer spending hinges on their ability to raise funds through player sales, and Alonso reportedly tops the list of potential departees again this season.
Benitez has a number of summer transfer targets that cannot be acquired without first selling players. Carlos Tevez of Manchester United, David Silva of Valencia, Portsmouth's Glen Johnson and Villa’s Barry have all been linked with Anfield this season.
Alonso could quickly find himself surplus to requirements and was linked recently with a £23 million move to Real Madrid, who look set to appoint Florentino Perez as president on June 17.
However, Liverpool have issued a statement in the past 24 hours after a rumour emerged that terms on the transfer of Alonso to Madrid had been agreed in principle.
It read, “There has been no contact from anyone and Alonso is not for sale.”
Liverpool face Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield this weekend, in what could be Alonso's last appearance for the club.
Peter Staunton, Goal.com
Alonso was close to agreeing a deal with Juventus last summer and was also linked with Arsenal as Benitez tried desperately to summon the requisite cash to bring Gareth Barry from Aston Villa to Anfield.
However, both moves faltered and the Spanish midfielder went on to enjoy one of his most productive terms in the red shirt.
It seems now though that Liverpool's summer spending hinges on their ability to raise funds through player sales, and Alonso reportedly tops the list of potential departees again this season.
Benitez has a number of summer transfer targets that cannot be acquired without first selling players. Carlos Tevez of Manchester United, David Silva of Valencia, Portsmouth's Glen Johnson and Villa’s Barry have all been linked with Anfield this season.
Alonso could quickly find himself surplus to requirements and was linked recently with a £23 million move to Real Madrid, who look set to appoint Florentino Perez as president on June 17.
However, Liverpool have issued a statement in the past 24 hours after a rumour emerged that terms on the transfer of Alonso to Madrid had been agreed in principle.
It read, “There has been no contact from anyone and Alonso is not for sale.”
Liverpool face Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield this weekend, in what could be Alonso's last appearance for the club.
Peter Staunton, Goal.com
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