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Not sure how true but this seems to be gaining traction:
Liverpool want to land Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid in January after Brendan Rodgers was given the green light to re-sign the midfielder.
Alonso swapped Anfield for Madrid in 2009 and has been a huge success, but the 31-year-old is now into the final year of his contract, and an extension is looking unlikely.
Chelsea and Juventus are also eyeing up the pass-master, but Rodgers is desperate to bring him back to Liverpool in the new year.
And despite the club’s policy of not buying players over the age of 30, the Reds manager has been given special dispensation to do business for Alonso.
Liverpool are well stocked in central midfield with Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson, Joe Allen and Lucas among the options, but Alonso would offer something different.
It’s thought Madrid would be willing to accept around £3million in January to do business, instead of potentially losing him for nothing at the end of the current campaign.
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I thought alonso was brilliant
But some caution normally going back rarely works out
Plus alonso blew hot and cold even when at his best.
But for £3m hard to argue
IF YOU WANT TO BE HEARD SPEAK SOFTLY - BOB PAISLEY
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He could certainly teach Allen a thing or two!
And Alonso and Lucas, or Alonso and Gerrard in the middle of the park, our possession game would be much improved
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He could certainly teach Allen a thing or two!
And Alonso and Lucas, or Alonso and Gerrard in the middle of the park, our possession game would be much improved Gerrard is playing in his role now but doesn't have enough traction to go for the whole season, especially in addition to England games. So I suppose they will be alternating.
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xabi not only a truly great player but a briliant man to have know personally , but i dont wish him back at liverpool in my opinion going back doesnt work , yes he will pass it and keep the ball , but he was never quick and is coming towards the end of his glittering career and currently is injured with a broken foot .
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You can't argue with the price, but a 31 year old Xabi who was always 50/50 and a 33 year old Gerrard who is past it, leading our midfield, it would be worse than it is now.
Who does Rodgers want next? Luis Garcia, Riera.
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Agree with above comments
But..,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,!!!
Remember Gary mac
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I thought we were meant to be improving the strength of our midfield or are we going for a new approach, having Alonso and Gerrard standing still flinging Hollywood passes across the pitch.
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Sg n xabi
Or
Lucas, Allen, Hendo .. Any 2 from these 3....
Sg n xabi every day of the week
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in a heartbeat. love the guy, changes the whole mentality of the club if he comes in. we went from a top european club to wimbledon standards the day he left.
easily got 5 yrs in him as he never ran much anyway.
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