Today I read an article in which Fernando Torres exclaimed that it would be a great loss to Liverpool if Alonso left for Real Madrid, and he was urging his teammate to stick around. Benitez is also threatening to pull out his offer soon. One arguement that was made that it is a Spanish player's dream to play for Real Madrid. How do you guys think Alonso will sort this out?

All Liverpool fans would definitely want him to stay, but it's his own choice....  I just hope he doesn't regret his decision....

Yeah looks like he will be gone this summer, I rally wanted him to stay but if we get Ribery it would be nice too haha

Rafa Benitez is holding out for £35m for midfielder Xabi Alonso - but Real Madrid are likely to pay Liverpool nearer £30m for the 27-year-old Spanish international. Either way, the deal will done in the next few days. (Daily Express)

The suspense is killing me but Ribery would be nice, but we can't bank on that

I'd rather have David Villa or Silva than Ribery to be honest...

Everyone is talking about getting Ribery,Silva,Villa, A Rooney.... Etc.But a great player is leaving the club and I think Rafa is not ready with a replacement for him(Lucas Yak).I guess the deal should go through quickly because Rafa will get to spend the money sensibly buying a good Defensive Mid's.
Please Alonso don't Leave.
Ynwa

Alonso the Great

Omg god forbid we get stuck with Lucas as our only option omg sign someone!

Why hold on to a player who doesn't want to be in liverpool. My opinion (bloody foreigners, in a couple of years torres will be like alonso

Alonso is a great player, but if he really wants to go, Liverpool can't force him to stay. I seriously can't think of any replacements, Mascherano is a good choice for only one defensive midfield, if they need 2, they would need to gamble out on Lucas or some others

Liverpool Midfielder Xabi Alonso Hands In Transfer Request.


Link: www.goal.com/en-india/news/222/transfer-zone/2009/...

It looks like Chelsea are the only team in the top 4 not weakened significantly this summer.  Rafa must have an ace up his sleeve?

Alonso is such an asset to the Liverpool squad! By the way Kingsickhead, I don't recall anyone saying in your previous thread that no-one is irreplacable, but Alonso is one of the few LFC players that is (currently). At the end of the day though, if the man wants to leave, he should leave. He's done so much for LFC that any true supporter should wish him all the best in his life and career first and foremost, and then promptly drop to their knees and beg him to stay!