Xabi Alonso signs two-year contract extension with Real Madrid

Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso has ended speculation linking him with a move back to the Premier League by finalising a two-year contract extension with Real Madrid.

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Chelsea and Liverpool midfield target ‘made available’ by Spanish giants?

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The saga of Xabi Alonso may have taken a decisive turn, with ‘The Daily Express‘ claiming that Real Madrid have made the Spanish playmaker available this January.

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Chelsea Xmas Wishlist: 3 Ideal January Signings

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With Christmas nearly here, Jose Mourinho will surely be contemplating the gifts he could receive from Roman Abramovich come the January transfer window.

 The Blues are in need of reinforcements, having struggled in a number of areas of late.

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Xabi Alonso ‘to leave Madrid’, with English trio ready to pounce

Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso’s proposed contract renewal at Madrid has been the talk of Spain for the past few months. The play-maker is out of contract in the summer, and can walk away from the Spanish giants for free; something Real are reportedly loath to let happen.

But despite their best efforts, Carlo Ancelotti’s assurances to the press, and the speculation surrounding a deal being signed by Christmas; it now seems that Xabi Alonso is to leave Real Madrid.

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Top 5: Players Chelsea Should Move For In January

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After being spotted last week in Brussels watching Columbia’s 2-0 triumph over Belgium, rumours have been rife that Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is on the prowl for potential January signings.

 

The name ‘Falcao’ is one Chelsea fans will be very familiar with in transfer market discussions; but he is certainly not the only player turning heads on the world stage.

 

Chelsea have kept pace with the leading pack thus far this season; but reinforcements may be necessary come January, with key areas of the pitch in need of strengthening.
The striking conundrum remains alive at Stamford Bridge; and despite a host of stellar names occupying the attacking midfield roles, options for deeper lying operators are scant.

 

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