Xabi Alonso- Real Madrid
Alonso was one of Liverpool’s finest players during his time at Anfield, being able to play in the deep lying midfield position and control a game for the Reds. When he left for Real Madrid, Liverpool weren’t the same team and they started their slide down the Premier League table. While at Madrid, Alonso has been a success, being the midfielder that Jose Mourinho always starts with. However, the Portuguese coach has now left Madrid for Chelsea and that has led to speculation that Alonso may move away from the Spanish capital this summer. The Spaniard only has one year left on his current contract at Madrid and the player isn’t sure of a first team spot at the club for next season with many new arrivals being brought it by Carlo Ancelotti.
Although reports suggest that Ancelotti is a fan of Alonso, he won’t stand in the midfielders way if he decides to leave. A return to Liverpool is thought to be on the cards, with fans of the Reds ready to welcome Alonso back with open arms. Liverpool have missed a player that can boss their midfield ever since Alonso left and Liverpool’s young midfielders could learn a lot from a player like Alonso. The Spaniard knows the ins and outs of the Premier League as well and would be highly effective back in his deep lying midfield role. However, Liverpool will face competition for the Spanaird, with Jose Mourinho thought to be readying a bid for the midfielder. Mourinho and Alonso formed a strong relationship during their time at Real Madrid and the Portuguese coach is thought to be considering bringing Alonso to Stamford Bridge to give his midfield more creativity.
Liverpool will hope that the lure of Anfield will be enough to persuade Alonso to come back to the club, although the Reds won’t be able to offer the Spaniard Champions League football. Reports suggest that the midfielder could be available for around £10 million, a small price to pay for a player who has experience and bags of quality.