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[Roger Red Hat]

...fair point. Just wondered.

I cant wait for the season to start!!!!

Oh hang on, it has!

[The_Rock]

This should start our season...... Now if we only can get :

1)quality striker
2)Pacy & Mobile Center Back
3)If got spare case, a right midfielder.

[zackboxer]

Apologies if this has already been posted on this forum somewhere, haven't seen it but it might have been.
Just came across an article about a week or so old when the Viera move to Madrid was still on and saw what Michel had to say about Alonso.

But Bernabeu great Michel says the club should instead acquire rising Spanish star Xabi Alonso of Real Sociedad.
"I don't think Patrick Vieira would be a good signing for Real Madrid," he saidional.
"I think the money that is being quoted doesn't correspond with what the player could offer, either fitness wise or talent wise.
"I would rather Real Madrid sign Xabi Alonso, because Xabi Alonso can do everything.
"Xabi Alonso can do what Patrick Vieira can do and much more, while Vieira can't do what Xabi Alonso can do."
Alonso has been strongly linked with Madrid since the end of last season but Real have so far not met the Basque club's asking price which was initially thought to be 15million euros (£10million).

If he half as good as that he'll be a good signing! 

[jymbojetset]

Apologies if this has already been posted on this forum somewhere, haven't seen it but it might have been.
Just came across an article about a week or so old when the Viera move to Madrid was still on and saw what Michel had to say about Alonso.

But Bernabeu great Michel says the club should instead acquire rising Spanish star Xabi Alonso of Real Sociedad.
"I don't think Patrick Vieira would be a good signing for Real Madrid," he saidional.
"I think the money that is being quoted doesn't correspond with what the player could offer, either fitness wise or talent wise.
"I would rather Real Madrid sign Xabi Alonso, because Xabi Alonso can do everything.
"Xabi Alonso can do what Patrick Vieira can do and much more, while Vieira can't do what Xabi Alonso can do."
Alonso has been strongly linked with Madrid since the end of last season but Real have so far not met the Basque club's asking price which was initially thought to be 15million euros (£10million).

If he half as good as that he'll be a good signing! 

Slightly worrying given Real's history of "not" going for players.

Be relieved to see signature on contract.

[A.B.]

Its good to hear that Alonso is heading our way however why are we paying the same amount that we sould Owen? Isn't Owen a better player than Alonso?

[barnesrush]

yeah but owen only had 10 months on his contract

[fritzylfc]

alonso is a class act lets hope he does put pen to paper latest is  he,s close to signing.

[zarababe]

Yes Alonso's coming .. and pounds is only used in Engerrland.. so whose got the monoploy money now Aye

Just cus we haven't jumped on the band waggon and become part of the United States of Europe.

Yes... and     

That's an awful lot of monopoly money knocking around..

Sterling is the best KEEP THE POUND or I'll go on strike and not spend me money ..maa    

[A.B.]

"United States of Europe" funny yet true.

[RedorDead]

Just really hope he signs now...like someone said Real Madrid saying they are "not" going to sign someone means absolutely f**k all!!! Just get his signature and I reckon with Josemi and Alonso for a combined £12mill (pounds NOT Euros) we will have some of the best business in the premiership!!!

[A.B.]

We sure will, I hope it happens.

[policy]

"United States of Europe" funny yet true.

  Did someone say that United States of America?

[jordantoh]

Alonso's arrival will turn LFC from CPL spot challenager to a genuine Title team... hope this is not the end of Rafa's plans of strengthening the squad.. coz they are still areas which need further improving....

[LFC #1]

from soccernet.com

 
Monday, August 16, 2004

Alonso to complete Liverpool switch


MADRID, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Real Sociedad midfielder Xabi Alonso is on the verge of a move to Liverpool, the Primera Liga club said on Monday.
'The deal is still not done, but it's well on its way to being concluded,' Sociedad coach Jose Mari Amorrortu said. 'We are going to be working without Xabi this week and we will be looking at ways in which the team can adapt without him.


'He has grown up at the club and it is important that a Sociedad player has been presented with a chance like this, but it is not the first time that something like this has happened.'

Spanish media reported Liverpool have made a £12million offer for the highly rated 22-year-old midfielder who has won 11 caps for Spain and is in the squad for this week's friendly international against Venezuela.

Liverpool have already signed two Spanish players since former Valencia coach Rafael Benitez took charge at Anfield.

Malaga defender Josemi joined the club last month and Real Madrid midfielder Antonio Nunez will be signing for the Merseysiders as part of an exchange deal that had striker Michael Owen move to the Bernabeu.


good news, looks imminent, will really strengthen our midfield, and hopefully Nunez can surprise us all and turn out to be a very good signing.

[A.B.]

I am eager to see if this is actualy true, just waiting for it to be officialy announced.