According to James Walker-Roberts at Goal.com, Marca is reporting that Real Madrid have offered cash + striker Alvaro Negredo for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

Liverpool supposedly turned down a €24million bid for Alonso and a €35million bid for both Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa.

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NEWS UPDATE

Southend United chairman Ron Martin will be sending out a statement to fans ahead of Saturday's opening League One game against Peterborough.
Martin told longpier.com that he will outline his thoughts and plans in a lengthy email and club website article in the next 48 hours. Click to continue reading...

James Walker-Roberts takes the contentious view that Gareth Barry's potential departure from Aston Villa may be best for all concerned... Click to continue reading...

Southend managed to grind out a point at already relegated Port Vale, but were lucky to come away with anything after a fairly dismal end-of-season performance.
Leeds won to finish above the Blues on goal difference, while Nottingham Forest were automatically promoted after winning against Yeovil. Click to continue reading...

Southend consolidated their position in the play off places with a fine 3-1 victory at Gresty Road, but Darryl Flahavan was the real hero saving two penalties.
Lee Barnard scored two and James Walker one to keep the Blues in 5th place, now six points between them and seventh place.
Barnard scored in the second minute, before Walker hit the back of the net 17 minutes later. Click to continue reading...