come on... let's not be so negative about everything. We'll know next week only. Why should alonso now think otherwise because he won the euro-cup?? Come on...
I think our chances to get him are just as high as 1 week ago, and everyone was VERY positive back then! Let's not forget that we're splashing out nearly 20 millions for one player, and even if he might be worth it, i'd rather have our management think twice about such a thing than making mistakes by hurrying. That stankovic-thing hangs in the air, but we don't know how much of all this is media, and how much is really true. Stankovic is officially 'on sale' because mourinho doesn't want him. We're looking for a CM and if a proven serie-a CM is coming on the market for a relatively low price, it's clear that we're interested.
We'll see in the end. I'm pretty sure we'll know in some days. I'd prefer Xabi, but, i have to admit that stankovic is the much more rational solution. Less risk, less cost, easier negotiations, and even if he doesn't make an impact, we would have some money left to get active in the winter transfers... But what am i talking anyway; let's wait for next week, and then we can all discuss what's right or wrong.