ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 They play slightly different positions. hows that? They are midfielders who would be competing for the same position! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,887 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I think you're being naive. First of all you don't move from Liverpool to Real Madrid for 30m and not get a massive increase in salary. If we were to sign him it would be his last 'big' contract in football considering his age so it would be more than what he's on now. Why not invest that money into a younger player that could be here for the next 6+ years?I really doubt it'd be a cut-price deal when you factor in his salary. Makelele was great but we were desperate for instant success then and money didn't matter then (no FFP). I'd like to think we're thinking long-term now and a soon to be 32 year old player on big wages doesn't fit into that scenario for me.I doubt he was on 100k p/w at Liverpool in the first place. The point I was making was to buy Xabi until say Josh had played more football and was capable of playing in the first team. Hes not ready, why buy another younger player when we already have Josh, Nate, Romeu, De Bruyne and Oscar who could all potentially play as a CM for at least 10 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Are you sure? He hasn't been anywhere near his best even this season. I think he's on the decline.Besides, NO MORE LIVERPOOL PLAYERS! Same thing they said about Pirlo when we nearly signed him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Leif 6,006 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 When you have Xabi Alonso you have many players in one. An anchorman, a normal defensive midfielder, and then there's the playmaker in him. Playmakers typically get better with age like a fine wine. (See Xavi, Pirlo, Scholes). Alonso may have had more stamina in his Liverpool days, but he's a leader now with damn good decision-making and incredible vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Same thing they said about Pirlo when we nearly signed him...First, Pirlo is in a completely different class to Xabi. Second, the reason Pirlo's performances dropped for Milan before he left was because he was forced to play out of position. Xabi's performances have been sub-par in the exact same position he will be playing here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Xabi Alonso is totally passed his time, I am against this simply for the fact in 1-2 years time we will be looking for another CM/DLP.Whereas if we go for Moutinho or Modric, we would have ourselves a long term CM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 First, Pirlo is in a completely different class to Xabi. Second, the reason Pirlo's performances dropped for Milan before he left was because he was forced to play out of position. Xabi's performances have been sub-par in the exact same position he will be playing here. Xabi Alonso is totally passed his time, I am against this simply for the fact in 1-2 years time we will be looking for another CM/DLP.Whereas if we go for Moutinho or Modric, we would have ourselves a long term CM!Well, I disagree to be honest. I think he'd be a good signing given a decent price, sometimes you need a change of scenery in order for you to get back on top.I'm not saying he's the only option we should look at, but I wouldn't complain about his signing, IMO he's still one of the best in his position and can give us 3/4 years of top level play. I'd be happy with either him, Modric or Moutinho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouNameIt 1,511 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Do people honestly think there is even a slight chance Xabi would join us? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Do people honestly think there is even a slight chance Xabi would join us? lolAre you suggesting he wouldn't because of his Liverpool association or?We've seen Torres and Rafa Benitez, who were both more important to Liverpool, join us. Why wouldn't Xabi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Land 331 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 he has been garbage with real, we need a CM who can defend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouNameIt 1,511 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Are you suggesting he wouldn't because of his Liverpool association or?We've seen Torres and Rafa Benitez, who were both more important to Liverpool, join us. Why wouldn't Xabi?1. He is 312. Lampards contract extention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Freak 456 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I doubt he was on 100k p/w at Liverpool in the first place. The point I was making was to buy Xabi until say Josh had played more football and was capable of playing in the first team. Hes not ready, why buy another younger player when we already have Josh, Nate, Romeu, De Bruyne and Oscar who could all potentially play as a CM for at least 10 years?Josh Mceachran will end up as a squad player for Chelsea. Signing Xabi won't affect Josh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Freak 456 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 1. He is 312. Lampards contract extention.1. That's 3 years younger than Lampard2. Contract Extension? If he manages to score another goal or two goals, then we should let him leave on a high.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterfall 893 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I think he's past it but if Jose wants him and he can be had for a cheap price, he wouldn't be the worst rotation player we can have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 31 is definitely not too old and our team could really use some more experienced players to compliment the younger ones. We are talking about a man who has won the European Championship twice and also the World Cup, not to mention all the trophies he has won in his club career. Maybe Xabi isn't as good as he once was but he could still do a good job for two or maybe three years so if the price is right and the manager wants him, I wouldn't say no.Can see this transfer becoming reality if Mourinho arrives, otherwise not. Much like Carvalho to Real Madrid a few years back when Jose took over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themightyblue 443 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1433239/chelsea-xabi-alonso-capture?src=mobile&cc=5739#'Xabi Alonso's proposed summer move to Chelsea now looks even likelier as the club privately confirmed to ESPN they have concrete interest in the player.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 1. He is 312. Lampards contract extention.So because of those two factors you think we've got no chance of signing Xabi? Not even the slightest chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 He has a brilliant beard.I haven't really had a chance to watch him since the Euros. But he was absolutely brilliant then, world class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communicate 2,703 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Are you sure? He hasn't been anywhere near his best even this season. I think he's on the decline.Besides, NO MORE LIVERPOOL PLAYERS! Nah he is really good this season, the difference especially in ucl is more and more team focused their gameplan on stopping alonso. Dortmund did that and Mu certainly did that with welbeck. He is not the most mobile player so team can easily close him down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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