Real Madrid have sent representatives to England to conclude the transfer of Xabi Alonso from Liverpool.
The saga has played out all summer, but Los Merengues finally appear to be closing in on their man.
According to Sport, Madrid have sent representatives to Merseyside to seal the deal, with the intention of paying €36 million for Alonso's services.
The newspaper goes on to claim that the midfielder will not travel with Liverpool on their pre-season tour to Asia, and that Madrid want him to join their pre-season camp in Ireland, which ends on Wednesday.
However, reports in the British press indicate just the opposite: that Xabi will link up with his fellow Reds for the trip to Thailand and Singapore, and will stay on at Anfield for another season.
Another obstacle could come if Inter decide to launch a last-minute bid, assuming the sale of Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Barcelona goes through. Jose Mourinho is a big fan of Alonso, and could use the money to submit a higher bid than Madrid's.
Therefore, Los Merengues are eager to finish the deal before their arch rivals sign Ibrahimovic and throw another spanner in the works.
The saga has played out all summer, but Los Merengues finally appear to be closing in on their man.
According to Sport, Madrid have sent representatives to Merseyside to seal the deal, with the intention of paying €36 million for Alonso's services.
The newspaper goes on to claim that the midfielder will not travel with Liverpool on their pre-season tour to Asia, and that Madrid want him to join their pre-season camp in Ireland, which ends on Wednesday.
However, reports in the British press indicate just the opposite: that Xabi will link up with his fellow Reds for the trip to Thailand and Singapore, and will stay on at Anfield for another season.
Another obstacle could come if Inter decide to launch a last-minute bid, assuming the sale of Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Barcelona goes through. Jose Mourinho is a big fan of Alonso, and could use the money to submit a higher bid than Madrid's.
Therefore, Los Merengues are eager to finish the deal before their arch rivals sign Ibrahimovic and throw another spanner in the works.
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