James 5,332 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 New Chelsea Jose Mourinho boss is closing in on the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso this summer, according to the Daily Star.Mourinho had given up hope of bringing the Spanish international with him to West London from the Spanish capital but Real’s interest in signing Real Sociedad star Asier Illarramendi could pave the way for Alonso’s exit.The 31 year old is still considered one of the best central midfield men in the world and would fill a void in the Chelsea side that was filled by the likes of David Luiz, Ramires and John Obi Mikel last season.Mourinho is wasting no time in forming his own side at Stamford Bridge as he looks to thrust the Blues back into the title race this season.Alonso still has a lot of affection towards Liverpool where he made his name under Rafa Benitez but a final chance to get a big move under his belt may be too hard to turn down.Click here to view the article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,490 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Daily Star is very unreliable but Alonso rumours have been on and off all summer. Wouldn't be surprised if this happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkE 267 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Daily Star is very unreliable but Alonso rumours have been on and off all summer. Wouldn't be surprised if this happensIt won't happen, at least this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankit 3,176 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 It won't happen, at least this year.They ar close to signing Illaramendi! He is a replacement for Xabi, i guess! Alonso will be a free agent next year as well, so i think Madrid might be tempted to sell him! Carlo is also looking to buy Verrati according to various reports! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Why would he want to come to us? Jose aside he's not exactly our biggest fan. Alonso and De Rossi would be pretty sweet as a pivot duo though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 If he loves Liverpool so much why did he leave in the first place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 His career is that of one of the biggest underachievers in domestic football. That's reason enough to join us. You win cups every single season here. 1 league title in his career is shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despiadado.Maleante 1,046 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 If he loves Liverpool so much why did he leave in the first place?Benitez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I would love if he came, as you guys may know by now, I'm the biggest Xabi fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.