Real finally get their man as Alonso signs for £30m

Real Madrid have landed yet another big name signing after finally agreeing terms with Liverpool over the transfer of midfielder Xavi Alonso.

The fee for the 27-year-old Spanish international (above, centre) is reported to be in the region of £30m but Liverpool said the terms of the deal would remain confidential. Alonso will become the second Liverpool player to join the Spanish giants after full-back Alvaro Arbeloa (above, left) moved to the Bernabeu last week.
    
Alonso's arrival will push Madrid's spending beyond the £200m mark. Cristiano Ronaldo arrived from Manchester United for £80m, Brazilian playmaker Kaka arrived from AC Milan for £56m and they have also spent £30m on Lyon's French striker Karim Benzema.

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Arsene Wenger has reportedly ended his interest in Bordeaux's Moroccan international Marouane Chamakh. His club were demanding £15m while Arsenal were willing to pay £6m...

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Aston Villa have completed the signing of highly rated teenager Fabian Delph from Leeds United. The 19-year-old midfielder has signed for an undisclosed fee, but it is rumoured that Leeds could earn up to £8m from the deal...

Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune has signed a short-term contract with Doncaster Rovers... ·