Liverpool’s hoped-for signing of Aston Villa’s Gareth Barry has stalled, and their proposed sale of Xabi Alonso to Juventus has collapsed - but now Arsenal are being linked with both midfielders.
Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill revealed earlier this week that the Gunners had enquired about want-away Villa skipper Barry, and today, according to The Sun, the North London club are also showing interest in Alonso.
It remains to be seen whether there is substance to The Sun’s claim that “Arsenal are eyeing a shock raid” for Alonso, though it is clear that the Spaniard will not now be moving to Juventus.
It’s also true that with Mathieu Flamini having left the Emirates for AC Milan, and Gilberto Silva on his way to Athens to complete his transfer to Panathinaikos, Arsene Wenger is suddenly short of defensive midfielders and will presumably need to enter the market for a quality replacement.
The Sun quotes a source close to Alonso as saying: "If the decision was down to Xabi, he would make the move because Arsenal's style is perfect for him."
Alonso would also be able to link up with Spain international team-mate and fellow central midfielder, Cesc Fabregas, if Arsenal’s interest proves to be genuine.
Graham Lister, Goal.com
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