Real Madrid target Xabi Alonso flies to Spain... for Liverpool friendly

31 July 2009 20:08
Xabi Alonso is due to fly back to Spain with Liverpool as negotiations over his transfer drag on. Liverpool play Espanyol to open the Barcelona club's new stadium and Alonso is expected to be in the party. With both Liverpool and prospective buyers Real Madrid digging their heels in over the £30m-plus fee, a decision is not expected until Monday. Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani has been linked with a £15m Anfield move on a five-year contract.

Source: Daily_Mail