Rumoured Xabi Alonso

[Special Juan 27,439]

no biggie...fuck me

No thanks, I will stick to women.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

No thanks, I will stick to women.

hilarious

[Leif 6,006]

I remember people saying Pirlo was too old when we nearly got him...

[The only place to be 11,313]

they may be but they play the same position and I know where my loyalties lie

They play slightly different positions.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

They play slightly different positions.

hows that? They are midfielders who would be competing for the same position!

[OneMoSalah 8,783]

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?

[The Skipper 20,593]

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...

[The Skipper 20,593]

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[Leif 6,006]

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.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

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.

[Rmpr 8,977]

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!

[The Skipper 20,593]

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.

[YouNameIt 1,511]

Do people honestly think there is even a slight chance Xabi would join us? lol

[The Skipper 20,593]

Do people honestly think there is even a slight chance Xabi would join us? lol

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?

[Land 331]

he has been garbage with real, we need a CM who can defend

[YouNameIt 1,511]

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 31

2. Lampards contract extention.

[English Freak 456]

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.

[English Freak 456]

1. He is 31

2. Lampards contract extention.

1. That's 3 years younger than Lampard

2. Contract Extension? If he manages to score another goal or two goals, then we should let him leave on a high..