Atletico line up offer to tempt Liverpool star Xabi Alonso back to Spain

30 January 2009 10:26
Atletico Madrid are set to make an offer for Liverpool [LNB]midfielder Xabi Alonso.   [LNB]Alonso joined Liverpool from Real Socieded five years ago and Atletico want to bring the Spain international back to La Liga.   [LNB]Atletico, who have former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan leading their attack, want Alonso to help their push to finish second behind runaway leaders Barcelona. [LNB]Alonso has been in good form for Liverpool this season - Opta revealed that he was the first Premier League player to complete 1,000 successful passes in 2008/09.[LNB]The Reds have yet to open talks about a new contract and Atletico hope the prospect of returning home will appeal to Alonso, who helped Spain win Euro 2008.[LNB][LNB][LNB] Red alert: Alonso is wanted in his homeland [LNB] Curious and curiouser: What on earth is baffling Benitez up to at Liverpool?[LNB]Rafa's Conspiracy Files: Just what is driving the Liverpool manager crazy?[LNB]Wigan 1 Liverpool 1: Mido mayhem: Spot-on sub[LNB]Your football betting guide for the weekend - with Lee Wagers[LNB]LIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB] [LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail