Hands off Xabi: Anfield boss Rafa tells Real and Barca Alonso is not for sale

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has told Real Madrid and Barcelona to stop wasting their time trying to lure Xabi Alonso out of Anfield.The Spanish giants have both been linked with the talented midfielder, 27, who nearly joined Juventus last summer.But Alonso has had such a terrific season for Liverpool that Benitez is now against selling the former Real Sociedad player, reports The Sun. In demand: Real and Barcelona are chasing Liverpool midfielder Xabi AlonsoBenitez said: 'We had an offer from Juventus and asked a big price as he is a big player. They couldn't meet it. 'Xabi is having a good season and is a key player. He's a player we want to keep.' You blew it! Valencia ruined their big chance of selling Silva to us, claims Liverpool boss Benitez Liverpool set to offload £11.5m flop Babel as boss Benitez plots summer exodusLIVERPOOL FC

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