Manchester United are keen on Xabi Alonso again

Manchester United are considering a shock bid for former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, who currently plays for Real Madrid, claims the Daily Express.

In the January window, Chelsea, Liverpool and United were all in the race to sign Alonso when his contract expired. There were rumors that Xabi Alonso had agreed to a contract extension with Los Blancos, but it doesn’t see

Obviously Manchester United will be looking to settle their issues at the midfielder position, and perhaps the 31 year old Xabi Alonso will be the answer.

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Reports in Italy suggest that Alonso has emerged as a target for Louis Van Gaal following United’s opening day loss to Swansea.

United have been heavily linked with a move for Arturo Vidal this summer while Van Gaal is also known to be keen on Roma’s Kevin Strootman.

But with a move for Vidal still in doubt and Strootman not expected to be fit until later this year, Alonso could make sense as a stopgap measure.

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