Alonso submits transfer request

XABI ALONSO’S Liverpool career appeared to be coming towards an end as he arrived for training yesterday.

Fri, 31 Jul, 2009 - 01:00
Paul Walker

The midfielder expects to hold talks with manager Rafael Benitez as Real Madrid are believed to be preparing an improved, bid for the 28-year-old.

A club source has now confirmed that Alonso has submitted a transfer request, with the Spanish player having previously only told Benitez verbally that he wanted to leave the club.

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