Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa is the subject of an £8 million bid from Spanish Primera Division giants Real Madrid, according to The Sun.
The Spain international is thought to be next on Madrid president Florentino Perez's transfer shopping list, after the purchase of Brazilian playmaker Kaka and the almost completed deal for Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo.
It is thought the bid came in just 24 hours after Perez reached an agreement with the Red Devils to sign Ronaldo.
The 26-year-old has become a key member of Benitez's team, and the Spaniard will find it hard to let the defender leave.
But the Reds boss has been told he must sell to raise his own transfer budget and he may be forced to sell Arbeloa if he wishes to complete any summer signings.
Liverpool signed the right-back from Deportivo La Coruna for a fee of £3 million in 2007, but Madrid are confident they can bring the defender back to Spain.
After spending heavily on two attacking options, Madrid are set to rebuild their defence, with Valencia's Raul Albiol also set to become the subject of a bid from the Spanish giants.
It is not known whether Arbeloa would like to move back to his native Spain, but he may be tempted by a big contract offer from Madrid.
The Spain international is thought to be next on Madrid president Florentino Perez's transfer shopping list, after the purchase of Brazilian playmaker Kaka and the almost completed deal for Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo.
It is thought the bid came in just 24 hours after Perez reached an agreement with the Red Devils to sign Ronaldo.
The 26-year-old has become a key member of Benitez's team, and the Spaniard will find it hard to let the defender leave.
But the Reds boss has been told he must sell to raise his own transfer budget and he may be forced to sell Arbeloa if he wishes to complete any summer signings.
Liverpool signed the right-back from Deportivo La Coruna for a fee of £3 million in 2007, but Madrid are confident they can bring the defender back to Spain.
After spending heavily on two attacking options, Madrid are set to rebuild their defence, with Valencia's Raul Albiol also set to become the subject of a bid from the Spanish giants.
It is not known whether Arbeloa would like to move back to his native Spain, but he may be tempted by a big contract offer from Madrid.
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