Xabi Alonso

[Captain Stu]

Alonso isn't coming back, the sooner people realise that the better.

[Rich]

I believe myself that Xabi have told a few players that he want to join us in the summer and that Rodgers want to sign him but FSG is refusing to sign him. That is what all the we need experienced players is all about.

Rodgers and a few players using the media to put pressure on FSG to make the deal happen? Would never happen, would it.............

Real will most probably sell him in the summer because he is refusing to sign a new contract.

Could we get him for £10m-£15m? Most probably yes.

While there might be some truth in it and FSG might sanction a contract for Xabi they'd baulk at the transfer fee you mention.

IF he was available on a free then I think FSG could be convinced that it would be a worthwhile exception to their buying youth policy.

It ain't going to happen though.

[MrMichael]

Arn you are making an awful lot of logic jumps there. Really. First you have no way to know Alonso has told anyone anything, or that Rodgers wants him, and certainly there's no way to know FSG might or might not have "refused" anything, even if there was anything to refuse. In Feb. 5 months before we can next sign anyone.

Aimless speculation like that does nobody any favours and only ends with people convincing themselves to expect things that have no basis in reality.

Besides, spending £10m-£15m for a 32 yr old, and equivalent wages, would be really odd. I don't care how good Xabi was, has been, or how long people speculate he would be good for based on the way he plays. I cannot see how building a team around a Gerrard - Xabi - Lucas midfield will help us a year or two into the future (or really work that well). We have one ageing star in Gerrard, I don't want another, certainly not for that sort of money.

[Maxiedge]

After reading Arn's post, I only have one thing to say:

Has he signed yet?

[frank the tank]

i wouldnt be surprised if Arn was spot fockin on to be honest........

the fact that:

1. Stevie G has come out recently and blew Xabi's trumpet
2. Xabi's ol' doll tweeted a pic of their two kids with Alonso and Gerrard kits
3. B-Rodge has come out and went on about needing "experience" to add to his young players (although that could also mean Ashley fockin Williams!!!
4. Xabi comes out with his "i'm still a liverpool fan" malarkey.....
5. He won't extend his contract.......


2 + 2 = 4 for Henderson so Xabi can have his shirt back!!!

[cream]

i wouldnt be surprised if Arn was spot fockin on to be honest........

the fact that:

1. Stevie G has come out recently and blew Xabi's trumpet
2. Xabi's ol' doll tweeted a pic of their two kids with Alonso and Gerrard kits
3. B-Rodge has come out and went on about needing "experience" to add to his young players (although that could also mean Ashley fockin Williams!!!
4. Xabi comes out with his "i'm still a liverpool fan" malarkey.....
5. He won't extend his contract.......


2 + 2 = 4 for Henderson so Xabi can have his shirt back!!!

Whoa...when did this happen?

Alex will be gutted.

[Captain Stu]

Be realistic, why would Alonso come back?

He seems to have a genuine affiliation for the club but he's currently playing for the Spanish champions who have a decent shot of European glory and since he went back home he became a regular for Spain - that wasn't happening while he was with us.

As much as I love the guy, coming to us would be a backwards step.

[Tee]

Be realistic, why would Alonso come back?

He seems to have a genuine affiliation for the club but he's currently playing for the Spanish champions who have a decent shot of European glory and since he went back home he became a regular for Spain - that wasn't happening while he was with us.

As much as I love the guy, coming to us would be a backwards step.

One step back, two step forwards?

[Captain Stu]

One step back, two step forwards?

One step back... and another... and another.



(WHY DOES HE STILL HAVE A CHRISTMAS HAT ON??)

Our problems wouldn't be fixed by Xabi coming back, if anything it further complicates matters because it pushes Gerrard further forward again. His new deeper position suits him a lot.

[Shackanory]

Arn you are making an awful lot of logic jumps there. Really. First you have no way to know Alonso has told anyone anything, or that Rodgers wants him.

To be fair, Rodgers would have to be some kind of ****tard to not want Xabi in ANY of his squads.

[Shackanory]

Why one warth would he retire at 32?

Plenty of others have retired around their early Thirties. Cantona, Petit, Platini, Keegan, Deschamps, Klinsmann, Kluivert, Rijkaard but to name a few.

[IrishRed1977]

Alonso isn't coming back, the sooner people realise that the better.

What? You mean he is'nt going to give up Champions League and challenging for league titles to join a a team that is challenging for 6th!!!

[G]

Well one thing is for sure, he's leaving Madrid.

Unless he changes his mind and doesn't

[Neil Young]

It's that simple.

[Fierce]

I believe myself that Xabi have told a few players that he want to join us in the summer and that Rodgers want to sign him but FSG is refusing to sign him. That is what all the we need experienced players is all about.

Rodgers and a few players using the media to put pressure on FSG to make the deal happen? Would never happen, would it.............

Real will most probably sell him in the summer because he is refusing to sign a new contract.

Could we get him for £10m-£15m? Most probably yes.

Ah, welcome back pal