Juventus closing in on Alonso

Xabi Alonso is reportedly edging closer to a move to Juventus from Liverpool. The midfielder is believed to be on his way out of the club for £12 million, and Juventus' confirmed president Cobolli Gigli profile" alt="Giovanni Cobolli Gigli profile">Giovanni Cobolli Gigli a deal is imminent.

"It looks like his representative will arrive today," Gigli said.

"We can't deny that we're interested, but there's always the problem of getting value for money.

"(Managing director Jean-Claude) Blanc is working on this and on other possibilities."