Arsenal in new swoop for Liverpool star Xabi Alonso - Exclusive
Published 00:00 08/12/08 By By Alan Nixon
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to make a new bid for Liverpool's Spanish midfield supremo Xabi Alonso - and bring his strength and experience into his side.
Wenger sent top and trusted spy Steve Rowley to watch the Kop ace in scoring action against Blackburn Rovers at the weekend ahead of a £12 million move.
The Gunners chief regrets not signing Alonso last summer when Liverpool refused to sell while they were chasing his replacement Gareth Barry.
Now Wenger - alarmed by the occasional immaturity of his team - is back on the case and with the cash backing to make one hugely significant signing if Liverpool will play ball.
The only snag is that Alonso cannot play in the Champions League, but Wenger's main worry is making the elite competition next season by finishing in the top four and a hefty fee is worth investing in that equation.
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