Topic: Alonso: Anfield exit talk rubbish

[Walter Sobchak]

Errm, it's very distinctive and I know my watches. Why is that stalker material?

twas only a joke lad. did you not clock that? 

[SteveZissou]

Well, uh, Alonso, I think... he's very good

[Alf]

Sounds like we're sticking with the 4-2-3-1 formation then if Alonso's staying.

[litliper]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/21/ufnalonso121.xml

Liverpool's Xabi Alonso close to Juventus move
By Stefano Blin
Last Updated: 11:24am BST 21/05/2008

Xabi Alonso, the Liverpool midfielder, is set to sign for Juventus next week.

Benitez signs Degen for Liverpool
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The Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Juventus director Jean-Claude Blanc met with Rafael Benitez yesterday and that the two clubs have agreed in principal to the transfer.

   
On way out: Alonso looks set to leave Liverpool for Juventus
Juventus have reportedly offered 12 million pounds for the Spain international - four million pounds below Liverpool's valuation - but it is believed a deal will soon be concluded, with Alonso keen to play in Italy.

Alonso joined Liverpool from Real Socieded in 2004 and became a key figure for Benitez in midfield alongisde Steven Gerrard.

The 26-year-old Spaniard scored the goal which drew Liverpool level at 3-3 against AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final and took the game into extra-time.

Liverpool won the match on penalties to cap an excellent first year in the Premier league for the Spaniard. He has made more than 150 appearances for Liverpool and represented his country 41 times.

Benitez has already been active in the transfer market having signed defender Philipp Degan from Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

The Liverpool manager is also believed to be chasing Ulrich Rame, Bordeaux's France international goalkeeper, and Italian left-back Andrea Dossena from Udinese.

[kingmonkey007]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/21/ufnalonso121.xml

Liverpool's Xabi Alonso close to Juventus move
By Stefano Blin
Last Updated: 11:24am BST 21/05/2008

Xabi Alonso, the Liverpool midfielder, is set to sign for Juventus next week.

Benitez signs Degen for Liverpool
Liverpool homepage
Premier League Transfer Talk
The Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Juventus director Jean-Claude Blanc met with Rafael Benitez yesterday and that the two clubs have agreed in principal to the transfer.

   
On way out: Alonso looks set to leave Liverpool for Juventus
Juventus have reportedly offered 12 million pounds for the Spain international - four million pounds below Liverpool's valuation - but it is believed a deal will soon be concluded, with Alonso keen to play in Italy.

Alonso joined Liverpool from Real Socieded in 2004 and became a key figure for Benitez in midfield alongisde Steven Gerrard.

The 26-year-old Spaniard scored the goal which drew Liverpool level at 3-3 against AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final and took the game into extra-time.

Liverpool won the match on penalties to cap an excellent first year in the Premier league for the Spaniard. He has made more than 150 appearances for Liverpool and represented his country 41 times.

Benitez has already been active in the transfer market having signed defender Philipp Degan from Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

The Liverpool manager is also believed to be chasing Ulrich Rame, Bordeaux's France international goalkeeper, and Italian left-back Andrea Dossena from Udinese.

Alonso says he going FUCKING nowhere
The Spaniard has had his preparations for the European Championships interrupted by reports emanating from both Spain and Italy suggesting his time on Merseyside could be drawing to a close.

Both Real Madrid and Juventus have been credited with holding a long-standing interest in Alonso, with talk of Gareth Barry's possible arrival at Anfield doing little to silence the rumour mill.

Rafa Benitez has spoken of how Barry's signing would be to complement rather than replace existing members of his squad, with the Reds boss alluding to the fact Aston Villa's captain is capable of occupying various positions and not just the central midfield berth favoured by Alonso.

It was only in June of last year that Alonso signed a contract extension that binds him to Liverpool until 2012 but to his exasperation, Spanish press repeatedly intimate that a return to his homeland is on the cards.

Alonso though remains fully committed to Liverpool and has no intention of swapping the Premier League for La Liga or Serie A any time soon.

"It surprises me because I know the real truth," Alonso told skysports.com, when quizzed on reports of an approach from Real Madrid.

"There has been no movement from Real Madrid, whether official or otherwise.

"At the moment I am with Liverpool, I have a contract with Liverpool and I want to be at Liverpool.

"I have been surprised and very disappointed to read that I want to leave Liverpool.

"The people who write these things have clearly not done very rigorous research."

"I'am going FUCKING nowhere"

[litliper]

Alonso says he going FUCKING nowhere
The Spaniard has had his preparations for the European Championships interrupted by reports emanating from both Spain and Italy suggesting his time on Merseyside could be drawing to a close.

Both Real Madrid and Juventus have been credited with holding a long-standing interest in Alonso, with talk of Gareth Barry's possible arrival at Anfield doing little to silence the rumour mill.

Rafa Benitez has spoken of how Barry's signing would be to complement rather than replace existing members of his squad, with the Reds boss alluding to the fact Aston Villa's captain is capable of occupying various positions and not just the central midfield berth favoured by Alonso.

It was only in June of last year that Alonso signed a contract extension that binds him to Liverpool until 2012 but to his exasperation, Spanish press repeatedly intimate that a return to his homeland is on the cards.

Alonso though remains fully committed to Liverpool and has no intention of swapping the Premier League for La Liga or Serie A any time soon.

"It surprises me because I know the real truth," Alonso told skysports.com, when quizzed on reports of an approach from Real Madrid.

"There has been no movement from Real Madrid, whether official or otherwise.

"At the moment I am with Liverpool, I have a contract with Liverpool and I want to be at Liverpool.

"I have been surprised and very disappointed to read that I want to leave Liverpool.

"The people who write these things have clearly not done very rigorous research."

"I'am going FUCKING nowhere"

So you're not sure what to think?

[HarryLabrador]

Oh dear. Sounds like we are having to sell in order to buy, unless its on a free. This is going to get worse whichever way we look at it. Xabi doesn't want to go and I'm sure Rafa wants to hold on to him, but he is now between a rock and a hard place. Where's the transfer fund, Hicks?

[Eternalsungod]

Alonso says he going FUCKING nowhere

"At the moment I am with Liverpool, I have a contract with Liverpool and I want to be at Liverpool.

"I have been surprised and very disappointed to read that I want to leave Liverpool.

"The people who write these things have clearly not done very rigorous research."

No, he says he doesn't want to go nowhere. There's a difference.

[MortyMan11]

Don't sell Xabi!

I hate the fact that I can't speak directly to the manager!

I think Xabi is one of our most important players.
He is the best passer we have!! He's most likely the best passer in the Premier League. Maybe in the world. The power and precision is second to none. And those qualities are necessary to the team.  When he does not play we don't move the ball as good and as fast as when he does play.
His workrate is immense! He can score goals. He understands the game and he is a winner.

I believe he is more important than we think. I hope Rafa shares my opinion and keepsl him at Liverpool.
If we get 20£ for him, then maybe, but we can't sell the best passer in the world. This team is playing "pass the ball", and he's the best passer.

Please, please don't sell Xabi Alonso. I beg you Rafa.


In Rafa I trust

[RAFA - 6 - 19]

he is never in a million years the best passer in the world

[MortyMan11]

he is never in a million years the best passer in the world

Well, I said maybe, so I don't think so, but I can't come up with someone who's a better passer than him. Can you?

[RAFA - 6 - 19]

most of the premiership going on the last couple of years
he WAS good but no assists and no goals and no pace along with fouls is not what we need from a centre mid slot

he was great but has been out of it for ages, the prem demands pace, high tempo, athleticism and of course goals - xabi cant offer this anymore i dont think

however i think he would be amazing in italy or spain and with what he has learnt here he would be very close to being say barca's or juve's best midfielder - but he is not suited to us and i would rather have barry next to masch but i fully accept your point and can see why you love him and if we were rich i would keep him

[cornelius]

Well, I said maybe, so I don't think so, but I can't come up with someone who's a better passer than him. Can you?

Well it depends on your interpretation of best passer I suppose but I can think of far more times when Gerrard for instance has put Torres in with a great or clever ball. I mean people compare Xabi to Molby but Molby used to put Rush through a lot. Yes keeping the ball is great not to mention extremely important but a team like us who generally dominates possession in most games anyway needs a lot more than someone who sometimes gets lauded just for spreading the ball wide when in actual fact a lot of the time what he is doing is passing the buck of responsibility rather than passing the ball incisively.

[That Kennedy moment]

I'm one of those who wouldn't lose much sleep if we sold Xabi, as long as we get a fair price and put it towards buying the utmost top quality winger/striker. I don't think he's progressing any more and doesn't seem to inject enough pace into our attcking game.

But for £12m? Carrick was sold for £18m, Hargreaves for £18m, and Xabi might fetch us £12m?

Time for Parry to pull his finger out

[MortyMan11]

Good points, even though I disagree.

Well, let's hope cHicks can give some funds to Rafa so we don't need to sell him. Keep Xabi and buy Barry.

[qwerty_in_advance]

I'm one of those who wouldn't lose much sleep if we sold Xabi, as long as we get a fair price and put it towards buying the utmost top quality winger/striker. I don't think he's progressing any more and doesn't seem to inject enough pace into our attcking game.

But for £12m? Carrick was sold for £18m, Hargreaves for £18m, and Xabi might fetch us £12m?

Time for Parry to pull his finger out

if you compare xabi to them then hes worth £20m+, but there english players bought by an english club whos renowned for paying over the odds for pretty much most of there players.

[the-lightning]

seems to be only a matter of time ...


21/05/2008 13:17

Blanc Flies To Liverpool For Alonso

http://goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=704872

According to reports in Italy, Juventus director general Jean-Claude Blanc has flown to Liverpool in a bid to sign Xabi Alonso.


It is no secret that one of Juventus’ main aims in the summer transfer market is to buy a top-class centre midfielder.

This has led to a host of players being linked to the club, including Diego, Rafael van der Vaart, Frank Lampard and Marek Hamsik.

Another player who has also been heavily associated recently is Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso. This morning’s Italian press claims that Blanc has flown out to Liverpool and is hopeful of tying up a deal for the Spaniard.

Blanc has offered just under €14m for Alonso, while Liverpool are demanding €17.5m. Given this small difference in figures, it is believed that it should not take long before a compromise can be found.

Juventus already conducted business with Liverpool in January of this year when they signed Momo Sissoko for €13m. The Bianconeri, who are just hours away from completing the capture of Palermo striker Amauri, are also said to be heavily interested in Chelsea left back Wayne Bridge. 

Gianni Wilson

[MortyMan11]

Well it depends on your interpretation of best passer I suppose but I can think of far more times when Gerrard for instance has put Torres in with a great or clever ball. I mean people compare Xabi to Molby but Molby used to put Rush through a lot. Yes keeping the ball is great not to mention extremely important but a team like us who generally dominates possession in most games anyway needs a lot more than someone who sometimes gets lauded just for spreading the ball wide when in actual fact a lot of the time what he is doing is passing the buck of responsibility rather than passing the ball incisively.

I see what you mean. But Xabi very often plays the ball up and into Gerrard between the opposite defence and midfield, who then passes it through to Torres or Babel or someone else. Let's remember the injuries he's had this season. When he plays, I believe, we keep the ball better and therefore we're in control of the game, and he also, as I said, plays the ball with power and precision to Gerrard in good positions.

Different opinions of course. I just don't think people realize how important he really is.

[gray19lfc]

Looks like he's off.  Can't believe we're having to sell to buy new players.  How are we supposed to get a full squad of quality rather than a good first eleven and not so good reserves?

Fucking Yanks out, DIC in !

[sattapaal]

xabi's said what he's said.

rafa is sweating with no money. he's desperate to get some fresh blood. but i think xabi leaving would be a massive blow to our team.

i hope he stays.

[cornelius]

Looks like he's off.  Can't believe we're having to sell to buy new players.  How are we supposed to get a full squad of quality rather than a good first eleven and not so good reserves?

Fucking Yanks out, DIC in !

Well even if that's the case presumably Rafa decides which players he's going to sell to do that but I guess if Xabi goes nobody will dare have a pop at Rafa as I mentioned earlier in this thread. They'll do what you are doing, use it conveniently as another stick to beat the owners with.

[RAFA - 6 - 19]

the owners got us skrtel, masch, babel and torres who are 4 of our very best players
i fucking hate the owners but they have released funds - whether that is good for the club is another matter but the cheques have been signed for 2 of the best in the world, a potential star and an awesome cb who paired with agger is an incredible partnership

[Walter Sobchak]

seems to be only a matter of time ...


21/05/2008 13:17

Blanc Flies To Liverpool For Alonso

http://goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=704872

According to reports in Italy, Juventus director general Jean-Claude Blanc has flown to Liverpool in a bid to sign Xabi Alonso.


It is no secret that one of Juventus’ main aims in the summer transfer market is to buy a top-class centre midfielder.

This has led to a host of players being linked to the club, including Diego, Rafael van der Vaart, Frank Lampard and Marek Hamsik.

Another player who has also been heavily associated recently is Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso. This morning’s Italian press claims that Blanc has flown out to Liverpool and is hopeful of tying up a deal for the Spaniard.

Blanc has offered just under €14m for Alonso, while Liverpool are demanding €17.5m. Given this small difference in figures, it is believed that it should not take long before a compromise can be found.

Juventus already conducted business with Liverpool in January of this year when they signed Momo Sissoko for €13m. The Bianconeri, who are just hours away from completing the capture of Palermo striker Amauri, are also said to be heavily interested in Chelsea left back Wayne Bridge. 

Gianni Wilson

yeah coz thats full of reliable information 

we've been linked with about 50 players so far this summer in the same highly dubious way juventus have been linked with xabi.

there's a reason why they call it silly season

[Tentacles.]

the owners got us skrtel, masch, babel and torres who are 4 of our very best players
i fucking hate the owners but they have released funds - whether that is good for the club is another matter but the cheques have been signed for 2 of the best in the world, a potential star and an awesome cb who paired with agger is an incredible partnership

The owners have done shit. Rafa has got those players all at BARGAINS using the normal ~20M transfer kitty that Liverpool gets. If anything Rafa needs to get full credit for ALL those 4 players (2 of which were steals)

[phoenixblood]

the owners got us skrtel, masch, babel and torres who are 4 of our very best players
i fucking hate the owners but they have released funds - whether that is good for the club is another matter but the cheques have been signed for 2 of the best in the world, a potential star and an awesome cb who paired with agger is an incredible partnership

bollocks.

[col64]

This is shite , we must be the Liverpool that buys expensive , but hey for a  laugh lets sell cheap we`ll get loads of respect for that , were is that fucking coco the clown gone ??
Get your finger out Parry and do your fucking job properly or  fuck off and take the yanks with you.
We are supposed to be challenging the top 3 ( again !!!) not selling the family jewels to buy ikea furniture !!!! ( looks good but is made of shite and does not last )
Lets not forget Rafa in this equation , we all know how fucking stubborn he can be , but on this one he must be wrong  if he o.k`ed this one

[RAFA - 6 - 19]

read my post
they signed the cheques did they not?

[phoenixblood]

read my post
they signed the cheques did they not?

no, they dont', and even if they did, it's not their own money, FFS, wake up sunshine.

[hansen6]

It would be a disgrace if we allowed Xabi to leave.

[Live4pool]

the owners got us skrtel, masch, babel and torres who are 4 of our very best players
i fucking hate the owners but they have released funds - whether that is good for the club is another matter but the cheques have been signed for 2 of the best in the world, a potential star and an awesome cb who paired with agger is an incredible partnership

 

[BazC]

the owners got us skrtel, masch, babel and torres who are 4 of our very best players
i fucking hate the owners but they have released funds - whether that is good for the club is another matter but the cheques have been signed for 2 of the best in the world, a potential star and an awesome cb who paired with agger is an incredible partnership

I bet fuck all of the signing fee was actually their money though. Fuck them and their empty c*nt pockets.

[Tentacles.]

read my post
they signed the cheques did they not?

your a retard if you think G&H have done ANYTHING REMOTELY good for this club. And I am an American who supported them when they first came in.

[Dubred]

read my post
they signed the cheques did they not?

Why dont you try doing your research eh?  FFS this is all over the RAWK boards.  They might have signed the cheques but they only signed them on behalf of RBS.  Not one penny has been their own and any amount that didnt belong to RBS loans came from players sales.

I thought at least most fans (especially those who visit RAWK) would know that by now.

Whats worrying is that if many other fans have the opinion you do, they probably wont see the real necessity and urgency to get these pricks out of our club.

BTW....would be gutted to see Alonso leave.  We should not have to be a selling club and the only reason I could see Alonso leaving is out of necessity.

[Regi]

the owners got us skrtel, masch, babel and torres who are 4 of our very best players
i fucking hate the owners but they have released funds - whether that is good for the club is another matter but the cheques have been signed for 2 of the best in the world, a potential star and an awesome cb who paired with agger is an incredible partnership

Fuck you're not the sharpest tool in the box are you?

No cheques were signed

[RAFA - 6 - 19]

i fucking know that but they are the owners and still had to agree to the signings

rafa didnt go to rbs did he?

it is like saying the hedge fund bought nani and anderson and the glazers didnt do anything

try and use your brains and understand how business works

if someone wants to buy my house they go to me they dont go straight ot my mortgage lender

[RAFA - 6 - 19]

i said i fucking hate the owners also
the owners could have said no signings
so using your logic that wouldnt matter as rafa would go straight to rbs

[hansen6]

i fucking know that but they are the owners and still had to agree to the signings

Yes they did but the cost of those players was taken on by the club, not by them.

[RAFA - 6 - 19]

well then
they still gave the go ahead
they own the club and can do what they like
that is the point people are missing

i hate them and despise them but lets not get too blinkered and forget the general laws of business

the owners allowed us to sign those players - that is the end of the story

i didnt mean literally sign the cheques as i am sure they send by bank transfer anyway

[RAFA - 6 - 19]

i worry if this is the standard of our fan
picking out bits of quotes like a red top rag journo

to make it easier for some:

i hate the owners
i want them out
they are killing our club
they gave the go ahead to sign the above mentioned players
it is their choice what they do

[phoenixblood]

i fucking know that but they are the owners and still had to agree to the signings

rafa didnt go to rbs did he?

it is like saying the hedge fund bought nani and anderson and the glazers didnt do anything

try and use your brains and understand how business works

if someone wants to buy my house they go to me they dont go straight ot my mortgage lender

and you equating to rick parry?