Real Madrid have stepped back from negotiations for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.
AS says Real have decided to withdraw from talks for ten days as they assess their market options.
Christian Purslow, the new executive director of Liverpool, is waiting for Real to make a new offer for Xabi, with manager Rafa Benitez refusing to budge from his £35 million valuation.
Real are eager to drive down the cash component and are offering several players to Benitez to consider in part-exchange.