Arsenal Table Alonso Bid
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According to The Guardian newspaper, Arsenal have made an offer for Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso, with manager Arsene Wenger envisioning a Spanish central midfield of Alonso and Cesc Fabregas.
However, any deal will depend upon Liverpool significantly lowering their £18million asking price for the playmaker, who has been linked with a move away from Anfield all summer since Rafael Benitez made clear his desire to recruit Aston Villa‘s Gareth Barry and his willingness to sell to raise the necessary finance.
The paper claims the Gunners have made an initial approach for Alonso, 26, but with a bid that reflects their £10.5million valuation of the Spain star.
A transfer therefore remains unlikely unless either Liverpool or Arsenal significantly adjust their positions - or both clubs arrive at an acceptable compromise of around £14million.
Meanwhile, Alsonso scored a penalty as Liverpool trounced Rangers 4-0 at the weekend, and Benitez said the player would not necessarily be leaving Anfield before the transfer window closes.
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xabi should stay. he has a role in liverpool.
he just need to be more consistent than the last season.
i hope he stays. his tackles, defence splitting pass and audacious shots are a joy to watch.
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tink he'll be a gem...
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if he comes, good midfield man
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funny that rafa will release a spanish...
and try to get an english in barry.. perhaps the 6-4 rule??
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hmm, actually i dont think wenger will buy him, hes old =/ since when wenger buy 26 years old player, the most use him 2 years then sell liao, expected one
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at least he can help us win the epl and cl for the 2 years...that would be good enough..hope this deal really goes through..how nice it would be to have him partner our cesc fabregas..
