Xabi Alonso - Fee Agreed (Official)

[Tatterdemalion]

At least we can move on and get a replacement in now.

Gutted but no player is irreplacable. Remember when Kevin Keegan left us?

Didn't we get some scottish lad in?

[BrooklynRed]

Gutted, but I wish Xabi happiness for all the joy he has given to our club. Chapions League penalty rebound being his most important contribution and lifting the trophy my greatest memory of him. I am a huge fan of his play and will miss him at the club. I cannot wish him professional success with Real, but I do hope he is personally happy.

Now that he is officially gone, it is time to move on and win the title without him. Last I will say about the man unless asked to reflect on his past contributions. Goodbye.

[Craig_H]

Always look on the bright side Craig.

You're going to a Madrid forum?

[Guest]

I know that ****-head

I'm really gutted though. The mancs are much weaker, Arsenal are weaker, Chelsea have a new manager - it was looking great for us.

Now we've lost a very good RB, as well as the man who makes us play.

****'s sake.

Stevie G will drop into central midfield and we'll sign Villa.

[Tee]

You're going to a Madrid forum?

No... Real Zaragoza.

[Craig_H]

Stevie G will drop into central midfield and we'll sign Villa.

I'd be absolutely made up if that happened. Cant see it though.

We'll sign some wastes of space like Poulsen and Cattermole.

[Assassin]

I know, but he also said he wouldnt force it through. We should've just stuck to our guns, agreed to let him go next year, and left it at that.

Yes but 1 willing person is better than 10 unwilling ones

As a side issue, while I was away I heard that Rafa had Masher priced at £50 mill. Interesting that Rafa believes he would be the greater loss to the team

[Chrono]

Not really the time for jokes fredo.

FLMAO!

[Elvis]

This is all a bit worrying really. When was the last time a team that was meant to step up and win the EPL for the first time in yonks lost the heart of their midfield. I worry about what Masch is thinking, what Torres is thinking.... If we don't buy big now then it looks like the owners need the cash and have thrown in the towel....and I don't mean two midfielders nobody has ever heard of.

[Guest]

I'd be absolutely made up if that happened. Cant see it though.

We'll sign some wastes of space like Poulsen and Cattermole.

[Tee]

Who is the next up and coming CM in Europe? Whoever it is, lets sign him. Simples.

[kingfunk]

I think Rafa has always wanted to sell Alonso.
I think Rafa has played a blinder here.
I think Rafa Has a Master Plan in mind.

In Rafa we trust. Im really looking forward to the rest of this window now.

[Craig_H]

Who is the next up and coming CM in Europe? Whoever it is, lets sign him. Simples.

Hamsik.

I think Rafa has always wanted to sell Alonso.
I think Rafa has played a blinder here.
I think Rafa Has a Master Plan in mind.

In Rafa we trust. Im really looking forward to the rest of this window now.

The worrying thing is, you'll still be saying that if we bring back Salif Diao.

[Guest]

Who is the next up and coming CM in Europe? Whoever it is, lets sign him. Simples.

Lescot is very versatile and at £20m would be a snip. He can play left back and centre back and he's dead ugly.

[Tee]

So now we must have at least £35m to spend, so put Gerrard back in CM and buy Aguero. Job done.