[football] Xabi Alonso Deal Confirmed

The transfer of Xabi Alonso from Liverpool to Real Madrid is confirmed by the official Liverpool site. Though the actual amount paid for the transfer remained undisclosed but it is rumoured that the deal was agreed at around 34 million euros by the Anfield site.

Now Xabi will appear for the medical tests in Real Madrid and if he is declared fit he will be wearing all whites from the current season.

Though Rafa Benitez was extremely reluctant to let Xabi go, but it seems the will of the Spanish player to go back to his homeland was strong enough to force the move. It appears Liverpool are tryin to buy Albert Acquillani from Roma or Chritian Poulsen from Juventus to fill the void created by Alonso.

While Manchester United are trying to lure David Silva in the opposite direction, with the Man U official meeting with Valencia today during their pre season practice match. However the deal seems to be difficult as Valencia do not want to part with Silva or Villa currently.