Xabi Alonso

[spider-neil]

Having Alonso back would be ****ing HUGE for this football. A world class midfielder and (imho) his age isn't a problem because he never had any mobility or pace to lose but his positioning and vision can absolutely kill from a deep position. Alonso would make us serious CL challengers.

[Vermilion]

Alonso, Cout, Suarez...has great passibilties.

[Lecter]

Don't want him back.
Personally I'd rather we spent the money on 2 top class centre backs and a physical, mobile defensive midfielder.
£8-10m fee and circa 150k a week for 4/5 years for a 31 year old after FSG have spent 12 months lowering the wage bill.

Alonso is good, I don't agree with this theory that he's was great for us 1st time round but more importantly we have other areas of the side that need fixing.

They are saying his wages will be £80K per week, still cant see FSG going for that mind

[Sarb]

Alonso, Cout, Suarez...has great passibilties.

Don't forget Eriksen too possibly

[The Birdman]

They are saying his wages will be £80K per week, still cant see FSG going for that mind

Suspicious that Alonso quoted the high rate of tax here and the exchange rate about 3-6 months before leaving and now the tax loop holes in Spain for the top footballers has been closed.

I presume that's 80k a week before tax?
No chance Alonso will sign here for 4k a month after tax.

[Lecter]

Suspicious that Alonso quoted the high rate of tax here and the exchange rate about 3-6 months before leaving and now the tax loop holes in Spain for the top footballers has been closed.

I presume that's 80k a week before tax?
No chance Alonso will sign here for 4k a month after tax.

I assume you mean £40K per week after tax and not £4K??

I think he would sign for that

Would be shocked if FSG sanctioned that sort of deal though

[The Birdman]

I assume you mean £40K per week after tax and not £4K??

I think he would sign for that

Would be shocked if FSG sanctioned that sort of deal though

Yes you're right, I meant 40k a week

Still don't see where Alonso fits in though, he's a luxury signing for me, obviously better than what we have but not what we need imo.

He'd be 4/5th in line for players to bring in this summer

[kev776]

I'll sign for 4k a week please

[Gibbo]

Don't want him back.
Personally I'd rather we spent the money on 2 top class centre backs and a physical, mobile defensive midfielder.
£8-10m fee and circa 150k a week for 4/5 years for a 31 year old after FSG have spent 12 months lowering the wage bill.

Alonso is good, I don't agree with this theory that he's was great for us 1st time round but more importantly we have other areas of the side that need fixing.

We wouldn't bring him in on a 4-5 year deal anyway no way.

He can't be that **** if he's a regular in arguably the second best team in the world.

He knows the club, city, fans and half the players, also had experience that could benefit the youngsters to no end. Plus the option to have a 40 yard pass open up a defence brings a new option and dimension to the team.

Plus he will bring in tons of money shirt sales wise.

It's a transfer that makes sense on many levels to be honest. Just need to work on bringing Masch back as well.

[Fosterbloke]

He can't be that **** if he's a regular in arguably the second best team in the world.

This. I think he could potentially eye a coaching role too but for now he has loads to offer and could easily play for another 5 years.

His passing is just too good to not want him. Can you imagine ->

Agger to Alonso to Coutinho to Suarez GOAL!

[Glenn Hysen]

I'll sign for 4k a week please

[Arn]

I assume you mean £40K per week after tax and not £4K??

I think he would sign for that

Would be shocked if FSG sanctioned that sort of deal though

I wouldn't be shocked.

If Rodgers want him then he will get him IMO. I believe that if we sign Xabi then it would show that FSG trust Rodgers 100%.

I believe Rodgers want him and that he is the number one target.

If we don't sign him then Rodgers can't build the squad the way he want IMO. Then FSG is telling him who he can and can't sign.

It would also help us getting Suarez to stay because it would mean FSG show the right ambition and that is ambition to get better now.

[Rich]

I'm worried about priorities.

I like the look of Lucas-Gerrard-Henderson as a three in midfield. As good as Xabi is, he's effectively the Gerrard replacement of those three. You need Lucas for his defensive qualities, Henderson for his energy and Gerrard for being Gerrard.

Therefore Alonso isn't a priority for me.

We are probably losing three international standard centrehalves this summer - a shocking prospect. Therefore we need to sign three replacements. A decision needs to be taken about Downing, improved yes, good enough no, so he needs replacing.

Once that little lot has been sorted out I'd personally look for a decent Lucas back-up.

[Fosterbloke]

I'm worried about priorities.

The fact is we haven't a clue whether this is being placed as a higher priority over more centre halves.

This could be an opportunity signing (secret funds!) above and beyond Rodgers' war chest of cash!

[Shaggy]

I'd be able to change my username back