The incredible Xabi Alonso thread 2009.
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Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
Have we actually in reality for definite for sure sold him yet???
or are we just going on what they are saying in Marca or mundo deportivo etc....
Does anyone actually know if we have or not becuase everybody is talking likes its a done deal and its getting confusing.... has he gone then??
Have we actually in reality for definite for sure sold him yet???
or are we just going on what they are saying in Marca or mundo deportivo etc....
Does anyone actually know if we have or not becuase everybody is talking likes its a done deal and its getting confusing.... has he gone then??
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Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
They paid the Ronaldo deal in full, so it's likely any cash payment made to us will also be made upfront. They've clearly got the capital to be able to do so.
As for any player exchange it depends who we're offered, but we're still in a strong position in negotiations - Alonso's contract dictates proceedings, and as a result, Madrid know they can't screw us over
They paid the Ronaldo deal in full, so it's likely any cash payment made to us will also be made upfront. They've clearly got the capital to be able to do so.
As for any player exchange it depends who we're offered, but we're still in a strong position in negotiations - Alonso's contract dictates proceedings, and as a result, Madrid know they can't screw us over
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
So????
is that a yes we have sold him??
or is it a no we havent ???
I would put very little credence to whatever any spanish sporting paper says tbh, actually or the english ones. Has Alonso actually come out and said for a fact that he is unhappy and wants out??
If not then it will be sad if we cash in.
So????
is that a yes we have sold him??
or is it a no we havent ???
I would put very little credence to whatever any spanish sporting paper says tbh, actually or the english ones. Has Alonso actually come out and said for a fact that he is unhappy and wants out??
If not then it will be sad if we cash in.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=FreshRed link=topic=33578.msg907958#msg907958 date=1247924359]
[quote author=Judge Jules link=topic=33578.msg907925#msg907925 date=1247919982]
BTW how's Xabi gonna feel, should he still be at Real, if Rafa fetches up there one day? 😉
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Perhaps this is why Xabi is being very careful with what he says in public...
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]My guess is that Xabi wont be at Real when/if Rafa ends up there.
[quote author=FreshRed link=topic=33578.msg907958#msg907958 date=1247924359]
[quote author=Judge Jules link=topic=33578.msg907925#msg907925 date=1247919982]
BTW how's Xabi gonna feel, should he still be at Real, if Rafa fetches up there one day? 😉
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Perhaps this is why Xabi is being very careful with what he says in public...
[/quote
]My guess is that Xabi wont be at Real when/if Rafa ends up there.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
Some reports from Italy claim that Roma want 22 mill for Aquilani.
Very talented player, but his injury record is a real worry.
If the Alonso deal goes through in the next few days, and we don't get Sneijder. We better have a fucking quality replacement lined up.
Some reports from Italy claim that Roma want 22 mill for Aquilani.
Very talented player, but his injury record is a real worry.
If the Alonso deal goes through in the next few days, and we don't get Sneijder. We better have a fucking quality replacement lined up.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=keniget link=topic=33578.msg908067#msg908067 date=1247945904]
Lucas is quite good at simply passing the ball sideways, so we're covered.
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Haha! But that actually fills me with some fear, because knowing our transfer dealings, we could find ourselves without a replacement when the league kicks off...
[quote author=keniget link=topic=33578.msg908067#msg908067 date=1247945904]
Lucas is quite good at simply passing the ball sideways, so we're covered.
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Haha! But that actually fills me with some fear, because knowing our transfer dealings, we could find ourselves without a replacement when the league kicks off...
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
Alonso faces decision day: Liverpool midfielder to hold talks with Benitez
By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 7:38 PM on 18th July 2009
Xabi Alonso's future will be decided after talks with Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez.
The rest of the Liverpool squad are due to fly from Austria to Bangkok after Sunday's friendly with Austria Vienna, and if Alonso joins them in the Far East, Real Madrid's hopes of signing the Spain midfielder will fade significantly.
Real hope a final bid of about £26million will be enough to persuade Benitez to cash in and leave Alonso behind to complete the deal.
Sources in Spain believe Alonso's frosty relationship with Benitez will ultimately lead to him signing for Real. It is understood the pair have not spoken since the end of last season.
I would be very dissapointed if that is all we get for Xabi.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-
1200591/Alonso-faces-decision-day-Liverpool-midfielder-hold-talks-Benitez.html?ITO=1490
Alonso faces decision day: Liverpool midfielder to hold talks with Benitez
By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 7:38 PM on 18th July 2009
Xabi Alonso's future will be decided after talks with Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez.
The rest of the Liverpool squad are due to fly from Austria to Bangkok after Sunday's friendly with Austria Vienna, and if Alonso joins them in the Far East, Real Madrid's hopes of signing the Spain midfielder will fade significantly.
Real hope a final bid of about £26million will be enough to persuade Benitez to cash in and leave Alonso behind to complete the deal.
Sources in Spain believe Alonso's frosty relationship with Benitez will ultimately lead to him signing for Real. It is understood the pair have not spoken since the end of last season.
I would be very dissapointed if that is all we get for Xabi.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-
1200591/Alonso-faces-decision-day-Liverpool-midfielder-hold-talks-Benitez.html?ITO=1490
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Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
£26M isn't enough for me either.
£26M isn't enough for me either.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
The role Alonso was given in all the planned advertising for next season's merchandise showed that the club wasn't planning to lose him. It might sound trivial, but those plans are taken seriously internally and plenty of thought goes into who is used for the pictures, videos etc etc. I noticed his images started to disappear about a fortnight ago, so I guess that's when his phone calls started coming in. I bet the marketing people are thoroughly peed off about having to change so much - especially as they filmed an unusually expensive promo video with him in most of the shots.
The role Alonso was given in all the planned advertising for next season's merchandise showed that the club wasn't planning to lose him. It might sound trivial, but those plans are taken seriously internally and plenty of thought goes into who is used for the pictures, videos etc etc. I noticed his images started to disappear about a fortnight ago, so I guess that's when his phone calls started coming in. I bet the marketing people are thoroughly peed off about having to change so much - especially as they filmed an unusually expensive promo video with him in most of the shots.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
Bascombe as contrary as ever:
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/412924/Liverpool-want-Ashley-Young-Kop-boss-battles-Martin-ONeill.html
LIVERPOOL WANT ASHLEY YOUNG
Kop boss ready to battle Martin O'Neill
By CHRIS BASCOMBE, 18/07/2009
RAFA BENITEZ and Martin O'Neill will go head-to-head again in a £20million battle for Ashley Young.
Aston Villa are bracing themselves for Liverpool's offer for England winger Young, although O'Neill has warned potential bidders to expect 'short shrift'.
That will not deter Kop boss Benitez, who is also on the verge of winning his fight to keep midfielder Xabi Alonso.
The lure of a Premier League title challenge and Champions League action at Anfield will be tough for Young to resist, especially in a World Cup season.
Benitez and O'Neill fought a bitter transfer war over Gareth Barry 12 months ago. The Villa boss frustrated Benitez on that occasion, when the Anfield board refused to meet the midfielder's £18m valuation.
This time Benitez can expect the funds to get his man, although Villa recently slapped a £30m price tag on the 24-year-old.
In another massive boost to Liverpool's title hopes, Alonso is ready to commit himself for another season.
Alonso WILL be part of the club's Far East tour having rejoined the squad ahead of a friendly in Vienna tonight.
Real Madrid had set a deadline of this weekend for a £27m transfer, but that will pass without a deal and they will not be encouraged to bid again.
Bascombe as contrary as ever:
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/412924/Liverpool-want-Ashley-Young-Kop-boss-battles-Martin-ONeill.html
LIVERPOOL WANT ASHLEY YOUNG
Kop boss ready to battle Martin O'Neill
By CHRIS BASCOMBE, 18/07/2009
RAFA BENITEZ and Martin O'Neill will go head-to-head again in a £20million battle for Ashley Young.
Aston Villa are bracing themselves for Liverpool's offer for England winger Young, although O'Neill has warned potential bidders to expect 'short shrift'.
That will not deter Kop boss Benitez, who is also on the verge of winning his fight to keep midfielder Xabi Alonso.
The lure of a Premier League title challenge and Champions League action at Anfield will be tough for Young to resist, especially in a World Cup season.
Benitez and O'Neill fought a bitter transfer war over Gareth Barry 12 months ago. The Villa boss frustrated Benitez on that occasion, when the Anfield board refused to meet the midfielder's £18m valuation.
This time Benitez can expect the funds to get his man, although Villa recently slapped a £30m price tag on the 24-year-old.
In another massive boost to Liverpool's title hopes, Alonso is ready to commit himself for another season.
Alonso WILL be part of the club's Far East tour having rejoined the squad ahead of a friendly in Vienna tonight.
Real Madrid had set a deadline of this weekend for a £27m transfer, but that will pass without a deal and they will not be encouraged to bid again.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=gkmacca link=topic=33578.msg908111#msg908111 date=1247954945]
Bascombe as contrary as ever:
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/412924/Liverpool-want-Ashley-Young-Kop-boss-battles-Martin-ONeill.html
LIVERPOOL WANT ASHLEY YOUNG
Kop boss ready to battle Martin O'Neill
By CHRIS BASCOMBE, 18/07/2009
RAFA BENITEZ and Martin O'Neill will go head-to-head again in a £20million battle for Ashley Young.
Aston Villa are bracing themselves for Liverpool's offer for England winger Young, although O'Neill has warned potential bidders to expect 'short shrift'.
That will not deter Kop boss Benitez, who is also on the verge of winning his fight to keep midfielder Xabi Alonso.
The lure of a Premier League title challenge and Champions League action at Anfield will be tough for Young to resist, especially in a World Cup season.
Benitez and O'Neill fought a bitter transfer war over Gareth Barry 12 months ago. The Villa boss frustrated Benitez on that occasion, when the Anfield board refused to meet the midfielder's £18m valuation.
This time Benitez can expect the funds to get his man, although Villa recently slapped a £30m price tag on the 24-year-old.
In another massive boost to Liverpool's title hopes, Alonso is ready to commit himself for another season.
Alonso WILL be part of the club's Far East tour having rejoined the squad ahead of a friendly in Vienna tonight.
Real Madrid had set a deadline of this weekend for a £27m transfer, but that will pass without a deal and they will not be encouraged to bid again.
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So Benitez is going to hang on to Alonso and still have a shed load of cash for Ashley Young ?
[quote author=gkmacca link=topic=33578.msg908111#msg908111 date=1247954945]
Bascombe as contrary as ever:
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/412924/Liverpool-want-Ashley-Young-Kop-boss-battles-Martin-ONeill.html
LIVERPOOL WANT ASHLEY YOUNG
Kop boss ready to battle Martin O'Neill
By CHRIS BASCOMBE, 18/07/2009
RAFA BENITEZ and Martin O'Neill will go head-to-head again in a £20million battle for Ashley Young.
Aston Villa are bracing themselves for Liverpool's offer for England winger Young, although O'Neill has warned potential bidders to expect 'short shrift'.
That will not deter Kop boss Benitez, who is also on the verge of winning his fight to keep midfielder Xabi Alonso.
The lure of a Premier League title challenge and Champions League action at Anfield will be tough for Young to resist, especially in a World Cup season.
Benitez and O'Neill fought a bitter transfer war over Gareth Barry 12 months ago. The Villa boss frustrated Benitez on that occasion, when the Anfield board refused to meet the midfielder's £18m valuation.
This time Benitez can expect the funds to get his man, although Villa recently slapped a £30m price tag on the 24-year-old.
In another massive boost to Liverpool's title hopes, Alonso is ready to commit himself for another season.
Alonso WILL be part of the club's Far East tour having rejoined the squad ahead of a friendly in Vienna tonight.
Real Madrid had set a deadline of this weekend for a £27m transfer, but that will pass without a deal and they will not be encouraged to bid again.
[/quote]
So Benitez is going to hang on to Alonso and still have a shed load of cash for Ashley Young ?
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
It does make me laugh how he claims one thing one week, the opposite the next, each time with Olympian authority but no given sources, without any explanation as to why he's switched positions. Whatever he claims to his forum chums, it's the attitude of a shameless hack.
It does make me laugh how he claims one thing one week, the opposite the next, each time with Olympian authority but no given sources, without any explanation as to why he's switched positions. Whatever he claims to his forum chums, it's the attitude of a shameless hack.
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Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
Benitez is often talking about the need of 'buying English' so a move for Young certainly makes sense.
I'd be surprised if we had the required funds without selling Xabi though - particularly if Chelsea's interest is genuine (although I suspect those rumours are bullshit, as is this).
Benitez is often talking about the need of 'buying English' so a move for Young certainly makes sense.
I'd be surprised if we had the required funds without selling Xabi though - particularly if Chelsea's interest is genuine (although I suspect those rumours are bullshit, as is this).
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=gkmacca link=topic=33578.msg908116#msg908116 date=1247955947]
It does make me laugh how he claims one thing one week, the opposite the next, each time with Olympian authority but no given sources, without any explanation as to why he's switched positions. Whatever he claims to his forum chums, it's the attitude of a shameless hack.
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Never liked the lad when he was the local hack that was the mouth piece for leaks - its easy now to show disdain.
It'll be different when Barrett leaves, I like him.
Anyway, I wonder what his story will be next week. Personally, I think Alonso is likely to leave soon. The longer it goes, the more I think there might be a chance he will stay.
[quote author=gkmacca link=topic=33578.msg908116#msg908116 date=1247955947]
It does make me laugh how he claims one thing one week, the opposite the next, each time with Olympian authority but no given sources, without any explanation as to why he's switched positions. Whatever he claims to his forum chums, it's the attitude of a shameless hack.
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Never liked the lad when he was the local hack that was the mouth piece for leaks - its easy now to show disdain.
It'll be different when Barrett leaves, I like him.
Anyway, I wonder what his story will be next week. Personally, I think Alonso is likely to leave soon. The longer it goes, the more I think there might be a chance he will stay.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
if what bascombe says is true, then woooooooooo hoooooooooo
alonso staying simply means we will have the best chance ever to win the title next year. in fact i'm very confident we'll win it.
if what bascombe says is true, then woooooooooo hoooooooooo
alonso staying simply means we will have the best chance ever to win the title next year. in fact i'm very confident we'll win it.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
keeping alonso AND landing young would be fucking MASSIVE
keeping alonso AND landing young would be fucking MASSIVE
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
This is either a rare scoop by Bascombe or the maddest gamble he's ever made. Has Carragher told him something from inside the camp or is he just going for a wild guess based on a story in RAWK about Young being in Liverpool and a slim chance that everyone else is wrong about Alonso? If it's the latter he should never be allowed to forget it.
This is either a rare scoop by Bascombe or the maddest gamble he's ever made. Has Carragher told him something from inside the camp or is he just going for a wild guess based on a story in RAWK about Young being in Liverpool and a slim chance that everyone else is wrong about Alonso? If it's the latter he should never be allowed to forget it.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
Benitez meeting today could determine Alonso future
A number of Liverpool fans, tired of the endless speculation, have been in touch asking when we can finally draw a line under the Xabi Alonso saga...
I can tell you that we may not have to wait very long. Real Madrid will be eagerly anticipating the outcome of Xabi Alonso`s meeting with Rafa Benitez today: the first time that the Liverpool coach and midfielder have met in person since the end of last season. Alonso has spoken with Benitez on numerous occasions in recent weeks, but today presents the player with an opportunity to convince his manager, face to face, to allow him to fulfil his ambition of signing for Real Madrid.
The mood and outcome of these talks are pivotal: Real Madrid know their latest bid of €27 million falls short of Liverpool`s lowest valuation and, at this moment in time, the Spanish club are not prepared to increase their offer.
Contrary to recent reports, Real Madrid did not recently make a bid lower than any previous offer and there has been no contact between the two clubs since that €27 million proposal.
Dependent upon how talks go between the player and coach, Real Madrid will be holding out for a conciliatory gesture from Anfield in order to revive the deal. Meanwhile, Liverpool are holding out for an improved offer from Madrid – and there is a sense that the two parties are not as far apart as has been suggested, despite the fact there remains an €8 million difference between bid and valuation.
Xabi may be forced into publicly stating his desire to leave and clarify why he feels that after five years at the club, now is a reasonable time to move on - and the days following these talks are critical. All parties want the matter resolved as soon as possible: Benitez would like to finalise his preparations for next season and does not want to be presented with a late, urgent need to replace a key player in his squad; while Real Madrid must endeavour to offload several of their own players in order to secure revenue following a summer of free spending, not to mention feeing up space in an overloaded squad.
Dependant upon the outcome of these discussions between Benitez and Alonso, and a degree of compromise on the part of both clubs, we could be talking about the deal being on or off within the next 24 hours. Either way, I would be bold enough to suggest that all will be resolved, either way, within the next week.
http://www.guillembalague.com/rumores_desp.php?titulo=Benitez%20meeting%20today%20could%20determine%20Alonso%20future%20&id=217
I hope Rafa tells Xabi that Real can f**k off with there €27m offer.
Benitez meeting today could determine Alonso future
A number of Liverpool fans, tired of the endless speculation, have been in touch asking when we can finally draw a line under the Xabi Alonso saga...
I can tell you that we may not have to wait very long. Real Madrid will be eagerly anticipating the outcome of Xabi Alonso`s meeting with Rafa Benitez today: the first time that the Liverpool coach and midfielder have met in person since the end of last season. Alonso has spoken with Benitez on numerous occasions in recent weeks, but today presents the player with an opportunity to convince his manager, face to face, to allow him to fulfil his ambition of signing for Real Madrid.
The mood and outcome of these talks are pivotal: Real Madrid know their latest bid of €27 million falls short of Liverpool`s lowest valuation and, at this moment in time, the Spanish club are not prepared to increase their offer.
Contrary to recent reports, Real Madrid did not recently make a bid lower than any previous offer and there has been no contact between the two clubs since that €27 million proposal.
Dependent upon how talks go between the player and coach, Real Madrid will be holding out for a conciliatory gesture from Anfield in order to revive the deal. Meanwhile, Liverpool are holding out for an improved offer from Madrid – and there is a sense that the two parties are not as far apart as has been suggested, despite the fact there remains an €8 million difference between bid and valuation.
Xabi may be forced into publicly stating his desire to leave and clarify why he feels that after five years at the club, now is a reasonable time to move on - and the days following these talks are critical. All parties want the matter resolved as soon as possible: Benitez would like to finalise his preparations for next season and does not want to be presented with a late, urgent need to replace a key player in his squad; while Real Madrid must endeavour to offload several of their own players in order to secure revenue following a summer of free spending, not to mention feeing up space in an overloaded squad.
Dependant upon the outcome of these discussions between Benitez and Alonso, and a degree of compromise on the part of both clubs, we could be talking about the deal being on or off within the next 24 hours. Either way, I would be bold enough to suggest that all will be resolved, either way, within the next week.
http://www.guillembalague.com/rumores_desp.php?titulo=Benitez%20meeting%20today%20could%20determine%20Alonso%20future%20&id=217
I hope Rafa tells Xabi that Real can f**k off with there €27m offer.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
if rafa manages to keep hold of alonso I couldn't care less who comes in (or doesn't because of lack of funds).
if rafa manages to keep hold of alonso I couldn't care less who comes in (or doesn't because of lack of funds).
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=the count link=topic=33578.msg908217#msg908217 date=1247999294]
Benitez meeting today could determine Alonso future
A number of Liverpool fans, tired of the endless speculation, have been in touch asking when we can finally draw a line under the Xabi Alonso saga...
I can tell you that we may not have to wait very long. Real Madrid will be eagerly anticipating the outcome of Xabi Alonso`s meeting with Rafa Benitez today: the first time that the Liverpool coach and midfielder have met in person since the end of last season. Alonso has spoken with Benitez on numerous occasions in recent weeks, but today presents the player with an opportunity to convince his manager, face to face, to allow him to fulfil his ambition of signing for Real Madrid.
The mood and outcome of these talks are pivotal: Real Madrid know their latest bid of €27 million falls short of Liverpool`s lowest valuation and, at this moment in time, the Spanish club are not prepared to increase their offer.
Contrary to recent reports, Real Madrid did not recently make a bid lower than any previous offer and there has been no contact between the two clubs since that €27 million proposal.
Dependent upon how talks go between the player and coach, Real Madrid will be holding out for a conciliatory gesture from Anfield in order to revive the deal. Meanwhile, Liverpool are holding out for an improved offer from Madrid – and there is a sense that the two parties are not as far apart as has been suggested, despite the fact there remains an €8 million difference between bid and valuation.
Xabi may be forced into publicly stating his desire to leave and clarify why he feels that after five years at the club, now is a reasonable time to move on - and the days following these talks are critical. All parties want the matter resolved as soon as possible: Benitez would like to finalise his preparations for next season and does not want to be presented with a late, urgent need to replace a key player in his squad; while Real Madrid must endeavour to offload several of their own players in order to secure revenue following a summer of free spending, not to mention feeing up space in an overloaded squad.
Dependant upon the outcome of these discussions between Benitez and Alonso, and a degree of compromise on the part of both clubs, we could be talking about the deal being on or off within the next 24 hours. Either way, I would be bold enough to suggest that all will be resolved, either way, within the next week.
http://www.guillembalague.com/rumores_desp.php?titulo=Benitez%20meeting%20today%20could%20determine%20Alonso%20future%20&id=217
I hope Rafa tells Xabi that Real can f**k off with there €27m offer.
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Absolutely no inside information in that assessment from Ballague. If every poster on this site was asked to give their assessment of where the Alonso saga is at presently then I would be confident that most if not all posters would come up with something similar to the above.
[quote author=the count link=topic=33578.msg908217#msg908217 date=1247999294]
Benitez meeting today could determine Alonso future
A number of Liverpool fans, tired of the endless speculation, have been in touch asking when we can finally draw a line under the Xabi Alonso saga...
I can tell you that we may not have to wait very long. Real Madrid will be eagerly anticipating the outcome of Xabi Alonso`s meeting with Rafa Benitez today: the first time that the Liverpool coach and midfielder have met in person since the end of last season. Alonso has spoken with Benitez on numerous occasions in recent weeks, but today presents the player with an opportunity to convince his manager, face to face, to allow him to fulfil his ambition of signing for Real Madrid.
The mood and outcome of these talks are pivotal: Real Madrid know their latest bid of €27 million falls short of Liverpool`s lowest valuation and, at this moment in time, the Spanish club are not prepared to increase their offer.
Contrary to recent reports, Real Madrid did not recently make a bid lower than any previous offer and there has been no contact between the two clubs since that €27 million proposal.
Dependent upon how talks go between the player and coach, Real Madrid will be holding out for a conciliatory gesture from Anfield in order to revive the deal. Meanwhile, Liverpool are holding out for an improved offer from Madrid – and there is a sense that the two parties are not as far apart as has been suggested, despite the fact there remains an €8 million difference between bid and valuation.
Xabi may be forced into publicly stating his desire to leave and clarify why he feels that after five years at the club, now is a reasonable time to move on - and the days following these talks are critical. All parties want the matter resolved as soon as possible: Benitez would like to finalise his preparations for next season and does not want to be presented with a late, urgent need to replace a key player in his squad; while Real Madrid must endeavour to offload several of their own players in order to secure revenue following a summer of free spending, not to mention feeing up space in an overloaded squad.
Dependant upon the outcome of these discussions between Benitez and Alonso, and a degree of compromise on the part of both clubs, we could be talking about the deal being on or off within the next 24 hours. Either way, I would be bold enough to suggest that all will be resolved, either way, within the next week.
http://www.guillembalague.com/rumores_desp.php?titulo=Benitez%20meeting%20today%20could%20determine%20Alonso%20future%20&id=217
I hope Rafa tells Xabi that Real can f**k off with there €27m offer.
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Absolutely no inside information in that assessment from Ballague. If every poster on this site was asked to give their assessment of where the Alonso saga is at presently then I would be confident that most if not all posters would come up with something similar to the above.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
ah GB, top insider stuff;
the deal may (or may not) go ahead
the bid is not far off (except for falling 8 million short)
a comprimise may happen (or not)
ah GB, top insider stuff;
the deal may (or may not) go ahead
the bid is not far off (except for falling 8 million short)
a comprimise may happen (or not)
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=33578.msg908221#msg908221 date=1247999809]
ah GB, top insider stuff;
the deal may (or may not) go ahead
the bid is not far off (except for falling 8 million short)
a comprimise may happen (or not)
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Isn't that pretty much the same thing he said in his last article?
He's done well out of Rafa.
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=33578.msg908221#msg908221 date=1247999809]
ah GB, top insider stuff;
the deal may (or may not) go ahead
the bid is not far off (except for falling 8 million short)
a comprimise may happen (or not)
[/quote]
Isn't that pretty much the same thing he said in his last article?
He's done well out of Rafa.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=the count link=topic=33578.msg908217#msg908217 date=1247999294]
Benitez meeting today could determine Alonso future
A number of Liverpool fans, tired of the endless speculation...
[/quote]
Tired? My head's going to explode.
It's like waiting to have a tooth pulled.
[quote author=the count link=topic=33578.msg908217#msg908217 date=1247999294]
Benitez meeting today could determine Alonso future
A number of Liverpool fans, tired of the endless speculation...
[/quote]
Tired? My head's going to explode.
It's like waiting to have a tooth pulled.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=keniget link=topic=33578.msg908223#msg908223 date=1247999932]
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=33578.msg908221#msg908221 date=1247999809]
ah GB, top insider stuff;
the deal may (or may not) go ahead
the bid is not far off (except for falling 8 million short)
a comprimise may happen (or not)
[/quote]
Isn't that pretty much the same thing he said in his last article?
He's done well out of Rafa.
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Ballague must love the summertime - it's his best time in terms of "scoops"...
[quote author=keniget link=topic=33578.msg908223#msg908223 date=1247999932]
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=33578.msg908221#msg908221 date=1247999809]
ah GB, top insider stuff;
the deal may (or may not) go ahead
the bid is not far off (except for falling 8 million short)
a comprimise may happen (or not)
[/quote]
Isn't that pretty much the same thing he said in his last article?
He's done well out of Rafa.
[/quote]
Ballague must love the summertime - it's his best time in terms of "scoops"...
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