Agent: Alonso Future Up To Liverpool
Xabi Alonso’s agent insists that Liverpool hold all the cards in the ongoing transfer saga that is tipping his client to join Juventus.
The Spanish international’s future has been in serious doubt for months following an injury-riddled campaign at Anfield, and the agent confirmed that talks between Juventus and Liverpool which began yesterday are still ongoing.
“Juventus have expressed their interest in buying Xabi,” said Ignacio Ibanez. “The clubs held talks and they will continue.
“Today it depends on Liverpool, I mean they have to decide if they want to sell their player, or not.
“As far as I’m concerned, I am waiting in the wings.”
According to the Daily Mail, the Bianconeri are prepared to shell out ₤13.5 million for the Spanish international, who they will offer a five-year deal.
But the Reds are demanding in excess of ₤16 million for their midfield orchestrator, whose potential absence could prove costly early next season while Javier Mascherano and Lucas Leiva are at the Beijing Olympics.