This is one that has surfaced over the past month. This could be a distinct possibility because of the new partnership between LFC and Almeria that was announced a few months ago. I've read that Real Madrid have a buy back clause in his contract. But like I said Almeria is now considered a sister club of LFC. So we'll see how is turns out. On the other hand, Guilliem Balague has stated on his site that the transfer will not go ahead. http://www.guillembalague.com/rumor...lo=On Liverpool, Negredo and summer transfers
Alvaro Negredo has revealed that if he is forced to leave Real Madrid then Liverpool or Valencia would be great destinations, but his first choice is stay at the Bernabeu. The 23-year-old striker has been bought back by Los Merengues after two years with Almeria and there is some confusion about whether he will stay or be sold as part of another deal. Reports have linked Negredo with an immediate move away from the Spanish capital, but the player himself wants to show that he could be the forward that Madrid need if he is given the chance. "I am delighted that they are going exercise it because my dream is to triumph in Madrid," he told AS. "I still do not know what will happen, but the fact they have decided to buy me back is testament to my work over the last two seasons that I feel has been good. "Now I want to stay with Madrid. "He [Florentino Perez] called me to tell me of the intention to exercise the buy-back clause. He told me to rest and that when I returned we would see what happens. Option "My first option is to stay, but we will have to see how many forwards there are at Madrid. For a player like me, who comes from the youth team, it is difficult to win a place. "What I need is to play games and I want to be able to do that with Madrid." Valencia are reported to want Negredo as part of a deal that could see David Villa head to Real Madrid and the young striker would not object if the Mestalla was his new home. "If I do have to go then Valencia would a great option. They are a big club and they have Unai Emery as coach, who I had a great relationship with at Almeria," he continued. "Whatever happens, if Madrid do not want me I will not see myself as a bargaining chip for them to use. "Technically they may think that, but I would not see myself like that because I will go where I think is best for my career. "It would hurt a bit. The club has spoken about having more Spanish players and for the time being they are showing me respect and that means a lot. "But if they decide to sell me then I will not leave with any problems." Liverpool have also been linked with a move for Negredo and while he has not hidden the fact he would like to play with Fernando Torres, he is not pushing for a move to Anfield. "I have already said that I think that is a great club and it would be incredible to play alongside Torres. But I prefer not to talk about that, because for now I am a Madrid player," he added.
Does the FIFA rule regarding a player not being allowed represent more than two clubs in 12 months only kick after the player actually plays a game for those clubs?
Is this the same guy you speak of ? http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/32472/default.aspx Rafa eyes wonderkids as Xabi part-exchange 442 Staff - Today, 15:59 Reports in Spain today suggest Rafael Benitez could be willing to sell Spanish international Xabi Alonso if Real Madrid include two of their brightest young talents plus a substantial cash payment. Spanish newspaper AS claims that Benitez wants the Spanish giants to include Alvaro Negredo and Alberto Bueno in addition to £30 million to part with the midfielder. Negredo, 23, scored 19 league goals for UD Almeria last season following a move from the Bernabeu in 2007. Under his current deal Real Madrid own 50% of any potential deal for the player and also have a buy back option, which they would exercise if a deal can be agreed with Liverpool. The tall frontman (pictured, at left) recently told Sky Sports: “My future depends on Real Madrid, but I believe that this summer but it is logical that I am interested in playing in the Premier League and especially Liverpool.†Bueno, 21, is seen by Benitez as a star of the future after he top-scored in the 2006 Under 19 European Championship and scored 37 goals in 37 games for Real Madrid Castilla. Equally adept as a winger or as a second striker, the young man (pictured, at right) could play a key role in taking Alonso to Real Madrid. http://footballtalentspotter.com/One...redo-8244.aspx
Why doesnt he just buy them and keep Alonso....surely Madrid will be looking to off load a few players after spending 150million in last couple of days.....He has to keep Alonso, no if, buts or maybes......that is fact, no?
On SSN this morning that hes been used as part of the deal to get Villa to Madrid. Its Villa and a defender for 50mill and Negredo plus another madrid player. Sorry cannot remember the other two players. Good deal for Valencia imo.
Another £50 million being spent be madrid, what the hell is going on? I thought we were in a global recession. Crazy money. their defence is still sh*t tho!
He's going to Valencia. Yeah seen this with Graham Hunter.Complicated deal-my understanding is that Real are paying E50m + Esteban Granero + Negredo in exchange for Raul Albiol and David Villa.