Alonso is in Spain with Pool for their friendly with Espanyol tomorrow... Not sure if he will play or not... On his transfer, its Real holding up things I guess with the sum not agreed yet... They want him and yet don't want to pay $30m...
Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso attempted to duck questions from Spanish journalists yesterday as he touched down with the Reds squad for their friendly against Espanyol.
"I will not say anything. Saying anything can only serve to worsen the situation," said a solemn Xabi.
"I don't know if I will play, but I am available."
AS says Liverpool will fire off a fax to Real Madrid this afternoon pricing the midfielder at £30 million plus £4 million based on appearances and success.
For better or for worse, Alonso is happy Madrid and Liverpool are talking seriously now.
The Reds midfielder, 27, has been linked with a £30million move to the Bernabeu all summer. Alonso stayed on in Spain last night after the Reds lost 3-0 at Espanyol and his six-minute sub appearance looks set to be his last in a Liverpool shirt.
Reds managing director Christian Purslow met with Madrid executive director Jose Angel Sanchez in Barcelona yesterday to discuss the move.
Alonso, who has handed in a formal transfer request, said: "It's reassuring to know that Madrid and Liverpool are talking seriously now.
"I decided a long time ago to stay on the margin of everything that was happening. My stance has been clear, as you all know.
"I'm a professional and I must wait for an agreement to be reached, but I hope it is resolved soon, for better or for worse."
Purslow added: "This meeting has only served to put our positions on the table. We need to continue talking."
Thks Xabi for everything you gave to Liverpool! Wish
Thks Xabi for everything you gave to Liverpool! Wish you
Thks Xabi for everything you gave to Liverpool! Wish you all
Thks Xabi for everything you gave to Liverpool! Wish you all the
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