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by **ckay** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 1:43 pm

ALONSO SET FOR REDS
SKY Sports 16 August 2004

Liverpool appear to have won the race for the signature of Spanish international Xabi Alonso after agreeing a deal with Real Sociedad.

The Reds have agreed a 16 million deal for the highly-rated midfielder, with just a few minor issues to be resolved before the move can be completed.

Alonso's agent Inaki Ibanez concluded affairs with Liverpool officials after a weekend of talks in London, with the player set to sign a five-year deal at Anfield.

Ibanez revealed to skysports.com that personal terms have been agreed and all that needs to be resolved is the method of payment between both clubs.

"The crossing of Xabi Alonso to Liverpool practically is done," Ibanez told skysports.com.

"On the part of the player everything is closed and now there are only small details between clubs to be done."

The 22-year-old is expected to arrive in England on Thursday to seal his move to Liverpool after playing for Spain in their friendly with Venezuela.

Sociedad president Jose Luis Astiazaran confirmed the move, revealing Liverpool's offer was the most concrete.

"The most serious offer from all the teams has been from Liverpool who have been interested in our player," said Astiazaran.

It was feared that long-term suitors Real Madrid may hijack Liverpool's move for Alonso after seeing their deal for Patrick Vieira collapse, but the Spaniard seems set to become Rafa Benitez's second signing of the summer.

£16 million is a bit steep though. Still don't know about Garcia or Mista!

by **Legend #9** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 1:54 pm

Its 16 million Euro's not pounds.

Its approx. 10.7mil pounds, which is excellent for the player of his calibre.

by **JBG** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 1:58 pm

BBC confirmed that Real Madrid have not made a bid and are reportedly no longer interested.

They also said that Alonso and his agent were at the Tottenham game on Saturday.

by **ckay** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 1:58 pm

Euro's..... blo*dy euro's..

This is ENGLAND.. POUNDS STERLING is our money.

If they want to use monopoly money they should sod off else where.

Jeez, think I had too much wife beater at dinner!!!!

by **ckay** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 2:00 pm

John Barnes' Granny wrote:BBC confirmed that Real Madrid have not made a bid and are reportedly no longer interested.

They also said that Alonso and his agent were at the Tottenham game on Saturday.

I hope he only thought we were tired!!!

by **zarababe** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 2:00 pm

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

by **ckay** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 2:03 pm

zarababe wrote: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.

by **Voices from Yates** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 2:08 pm

God save the Quid...er?

by **JBG** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 2:12 pm

In fairness the source came from Spain and their currency is the Euro.

by **Paul C** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 2:13 pm

Balls to the Euro!!!! :angry:

by **ckay** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 2:14 pm

John Barnes' Granny wrote:In fairness the source came from Spain and their currency is the Euro.

Just sounding off mate. Too much stella at dinner. I'll be ok by the time I've finished my good old english keebab!

by **Roger Red Hat** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 3:05 pm

you've gotta ask why lfc are the only team interested??

by **ckay** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 3:08 pm

there not, Real were interested, before PV!

by **laza** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 3:13 pm

Lee J wrote:you've gotta ask why lfc are the only team interested??

Maybe because Alsonso is only interested in coming to the best team in the world

by **Voices from Yates** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 3:23 pm

his agent kept the soap going by saying LFC were the only team "CURRENTLY" bidding.
I think that he's ours . If he plays like his reputation, we will be doing very well..... :;):

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