Real Madrid are still working on a double deal to prise Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa away from Liverpool...
Jorge Valdano has revealed that Real Madrid are still confident about signing both Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa from Liverpool, but would not divulge any further details.
Los Merengues' new general manager wanted the Reds duo to know that they are still wanted although he would not state at what stage the Spanish club's interest was at.
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez does not want to lose Alonso to his former club and Valdano chose to keep quiet about whether or not Madrid had officially made an approach.
"We have possibilities there but I don't want to say anything that will make the negotiation more difficult. We will wait a reasonable amount of time," he is quoted as saying by AS.
Arbeloa may be an easier prospect given Liverpool's recent signing of Glen Johnson and Valdano is hopeful because he feels the club's youth team product would be versatile.
"The lad only has a year left on his contract with Liverpool and this gives us more possibilities," he added.
"He can play in two or three positions and this versatility is good. He is another option to evaluate."
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