Xabi Alonso could be on the brink of a £12m move to Juventus. It has been
reported in the Italian media that Juventus director, Jean-Claude Blanc, was
in Liverpool on Tuesday for a meeting with manager Rafael Benitez, who is
seeking to raise funds to restructure his squad.
Although Alonso, who is in Spain's squad for European Championship next
month, has recently claimed he still sees his future at Anfield, a move to
Italy would certainly interest the midfielder. Alonso also found his
first-team appearances restricted this season following the arrival of
Javier Mascherano and Lucas.
Spurs cool interest in Eto'o
Tottenham have distanced themselves from reports linking the club with a bid
for Barcelona's Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o, who is deemed surplus to
requirements at the Nou Camp. Both the Tottenham manager, Juande Ramos, and
Damien Comolli, their sporting director, were believed to have had meetings
with Eto'o's representatives recently – a claim firmly denied by the north
London club.
Sinclair handed a free transfer
Trevor Sinclair has been released by the FA Cup finalists Cardiff City after
an injury-hit season in which the former West Ham and Manchester City
midfielder made just 16 starts.
Demotion leads to Shorey sale
After relegation from the Premier League, Reading will listen to offers for
England left-back Nicky Shorey, a likely target for West Ham, Aston Villa
and Newcastle.
* Yesterday's completed moves: Andy Robinson (Swansea) to Leeds United; Free
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