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Alonso to request transfer

24 May 2009 - 06:59

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has reportedly told Rafa Benitez that he wants to leave the club this summer, with Arsenal and Real Madrid both watching very closely.

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The Spanish international midfielder never hidden his desire to return to his homeland, but the lure of Arsene Wenger and Arsenal, and a link up with best friend Cesc Fabregas, could be too much for the Spaniard to turn down.



Figures of £20 million have been thrown around in the press of late, but it is more likely the Gunners will offer closer to £10 million for the centre midfielder.



Alonso will formally request a transfer when the season has drawn to a close.

Written by majicka