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by **NANNY RED** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:37 am

metalhead wrote:NO MORE TRANSFERS FOR JUVE

looks like alonso may end up staying

Wasnt that the lad who had a spat with Totti in the world cup?

An if they have signed him then id defo say the Xabi deal is over :laugh:

Hes more of a makelele type player

by **account deleted by request** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:46 am

This could have a serious effect on our transfer strategy, especially if we still persist in going for Gareth Barry.

I don't think there are too many teams out there that would/could pay £15 million or so for Alonso at the moment tbh.

Best if we drop the Barry deal now and concentrate on trying to bring in the players we really need if we are to progress. Whether Alonso will be happy to stay after recent events is another question, presumably Rafa will have to do some fast talking to get him back on board and happy again.

by **Rush Job** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:12 am

I wouldn't be surprised if he is used as part payment in another deal, if not he's a model pro and has always said he'd be happy to stay so i cant see a problem.

by **puroresu** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:17 pm

Juventus appear to have ended their interest in Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

Alonso has been linked with a move away from Anfield, with the Old Lady strongly linked with a swoop.

However, it has been reported that talks between the Serie A giants and The Reds have stalled.

On Monday, the Bianconeri finalised the signing of Danish midfielder Christian Poulsen from Sevilla, sparking rumours that their interest in Alonso had come to an end.
99 per cent complete

And, speaking after the capture of Poulsen, Juve boss Claudio Ranieri revealed that his remaining transfer target is a goalkeeper.

"We're 99 per cent complete, at least in terms of people coming in," he told the club's official website.

"We only need another keeper and then we'll be all set, ready to face the new season.

"I'm really pleased with how the club operated and for this I thank them.

"I'm convinced I have a good team at my disposal; we'll be able to compete with everybody. We only need to work hard and keep pushing forward.

by **Roger Red Hat** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:21 pm

that'll be it for us now then. no more to come

by **metalhead** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:25 pm

s@int wrote:This could have a serious effect on our transfer strategy, especially if we still persist in going for Gareth Barry.

I don't think there are too many teams out there that would/could pay £15 million or so for Alonso at the moment tbh.

Best if we drop the Barry deal now and concentrate on trying to bring in the players we really need if we are to progress. Whether Alonso will be happy to stay after recent events is another question, presumably Rafa will have to do some fast talking to get him back on board and happy again.

Don't know s@int, I think Rafa has been given more money to secure Keane and Barry.

I dont know if this is realiable or not

RAFA GIVEN TRANSFER FUNDS

by **Sabre** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:42 pm

Juventus appear to have ended their interest in Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

Huzzah

At the end, he will stay!

We've done a number of small sells (Crouch,Guthrie,Carson) that should allow us getting near what's required for Barry anyway.

by **LFC Brother** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:43 pm

From what I know, that source is very reliable...

I think we can now afford maybe Villa/Silva??

Becoz it means 11 (Crouch) + 4 (Riise) + 10-20 (Other sales)= 25million + 20 million from UCL + 5-15m from board= 65-70m ...

Hope it can work out that way.

by **JC_81** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:57 pm

metalhead wrote:
s@int wrote:This could have a serious effect on our transfer strategy, especially if we still persist in going for Gareth Barry.

I don't think there are too many teams out there that would/could pay £15 million or so for Alonso at the moment tbh.

Best if we drop the Barry deal now and concentrate on trying to bring in the players we really need if we are to progress. Whether Alonso will be happy to stay after recent events is another question, presumably Rafa will have to do some fast talking to get him back on board and happy again.

Don't know s@int, I think Rafa has been given more money to secure Keane and Barry.

I dont know if this is realiable or not

RAFA GIVEN TRANSFER FUNDS

Not sure about that source either metalhead.

I thought we had already used last season's CL money to sign Skrtel and Mascherano.

If the Alonso deal does not go through then it will be this season's CL money being used to fund the Barry deal. I don't want Barry and Alonso at the club, it will just encourage Benitez to play Barry anywhere else but his actual best position which is central midfield. Barry at left back or left midfield does not improve our best XI. If there is no interest in Alonso then scrap the deal for Barry, although my personal preference would be to have Barry instead of Alonso.

by **Owzat** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:00 pm

If we dump Pennant on Blackburn for £5m and add it to the players sold then we'd have £25m+ (Crouch £11m, Guthrie £2.5m, Carson £4m, Pennant £5m, Riise £4m) It wouldn't leave much else we could sell unless we decide Finnan is past it, I can't see Rafa selling too many others and even if people don't rate some of our remaining strikers we can't afford to leave ourselves short.

Are we that much worse off with Alonso than if we take on Barry? We could spend the money on other areas, Rafa has reportedly promised two big name signings and I hope they don't disappoint. Add a couple of good signings to the current squad and even I'd be optimistic, of course depending on who the signings were.

by **LFC Brother** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:00 pm

That source said the source was EatSleepSport, which I rate very high.

by **JC_81** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:06 pm

If Alonso does stay then perhaps the fact we were willing to sell him will give him the kick up the :censored:

he needs to start performing well again. He strikes me as a player with a good attitude and I think if he does stay he will knuckle down and do his best rather than sulk. Reading between the lines I think his preference would have been to stay here anyway.

by **metalhead** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:56 pm

john craig wrote:
metalhead wrote:
s@int wrote:This could have a serious effect on our transfer strategy, especially if we still persist in going for Gareth Barry.

I don't think there are too many teams out there that would/could pay £15 million or so for Alonso at the moment tbh.

Best if we drop the Barry deal now and concentrate on trying to bring in the players we really need if we are to progress. Whether Alonso will be happy to stay after recent events is another question, presumably Rafa will have to do some fast talking to get him back on board and happy again.

Don't know s@int, I think Rafa has been given more money to secure Keane and Barry.

I dont know if this is realiable or not

RAFA GIVEN TRANSFER FUNDS

Not sure about that source either metalhead.

I thought we had already used last season's CL money to sign Skrtel and Mascherano.

If the Alonso deal does not go through then it will be this season's CL money being used to fund the Barry deal. I don't want Barry and Alonso at the club, it will just encourage Benitez to play Barry anywhere else but his actual best position which is central midfield. Barry at left back or left midfield does not improve our best XI. If there is no interest in Alonso then scrap the deal for Barry, although my personal preference would be to have Barry instead of Alonso.

I disagree John, if we get Barry and alonso is till with us, then we have improved our first team.

Barry can do really well on left midfield because he can attack as well as defend (track back, etc...).

I think the 20m CL money is for this year's Champions League I guess.

by **JC_81** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:27 pm

metalhead wrote:
john craig wrote:
metalhead wrote:
s@int wrote:This could have a serious effect on our transfer strategy, especially if we still persist in going for Gareth Barry.

I don't think there are too many teams out there that would/could pay £15 million or so for Alonso at the moment tbh.

Best if we drop the Barry deal now and concentrate on trying to bring in the players we really need if we are to progress. Whether Alonso will be happy to stay after recent events is another question, presumably Rafa will have to do some fast talking to get him back on board and happy again.

Don't know s@int, I think Rafa has been given more money to secure Keane and Barry.

I dont know if this is realiable or not

RAFA GIVEN TRANSFER FUNDS

Not sure about that source either metalhead.

I thought we had already used last season's CL money to sign Skrtel and Mascherano.

If the Alonso deal does not go through then it will be this season's CL money being used to fund the Barry deal. I don't want Barry and Alonso at the club, it will just encourage Benitez to play Barry anywhere else but his actual best position which is central midfield. Barry at left back or left midfield does not improve our best XI. If there is no interest in Alonso then scrap the deal for Barry, although my personal preference would be to have Barry instead of Alonso.

I disagree John, if we get Barry and alonso is till with us, then we have improved our first team.

Barry can do really well on left midfield because he can attack as well as defend (track back, etc...).

I think the 20m CL money is for this year's Champions League I guess.

Put it this way mate, when has Gareth Barry EVER had a run in any team at left midfield?? Not for Villa and not for England.

In his early days at Villa he was left back. He then played both left sided centre back and left wing back. He may have filled in the odd time at left midfield but he has NEVER even spent a season there, so how can you possibly say that he will improve our first XI if he comes and plays left midfield?

He has come to prominence in the last year for his performances at central midfield. Paying 17-18 million for Gareth Barry the central midfielder is pushing it, but paying 17-18 million for Gareth Barry the left midfielder is one of the daftest ideas I can think of.

by **Rockthekop** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:29 pm

We need a winger and a striker, not an overpriced Barry. Barry is more versatile than Alonso, other than that there's very little difference. We don't need him, it would be a waste of cash especially if it's at the expense of a quality winger or striker. If we sell Alonso and replace him with Barry that's fair enough but we don't need both.

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