keep alonso as cover and get the liverpool youngsters to train and learn his style of play then sell him

yeah, hoo needs barry when we got alonso :)

Alonso may not have been at his best last season, but he certainly is a top player and fits very well into Liverpool alongside Mascherano, giving Stevie G the freedom to play attacking support (not having to play too much in defensive midfield) - Gerrard and Torres as dream team, glimpses of which have seen many already... and this is only the beginning! It would be great if Alonso stayed, hoping that his best years are yet to come - and that he will indeed win this one medal we all long for! I am not sure whether Barry would fulfill all hopes some people have. Perhaps it would be better to keep Alonso and try to buy David Bentley instead of Barry.

Torres isn't bad in the air, but at the same time its not his best attribute. Crouch offered us something different when things weren't working, and thats what we need to come in if he does go. Robbie Keane is a great finisher and a natural poacher, but part of me wonders how similar to Torres he would be, and if that would be a good thing.

Am happy Alonso stays. Too bad Crouch is going, coz he plays really well and he's the only forward at Liverpool who has aerial ability. I just hope Benitez gets someone who can partner Torres and can put pressure on defenders, esp in the air!

Muxh like with Crouch, if Alonso wants to go to get regular football he should be allowed, as both players have served the club well. If either stay though, I will be happy. Crouch is awkward to defend and Alonso is an incredible player. Barry could be good, but also has proved he has what it takes to play for Liverpool. I'd prefer money to be spent on a quality winger or another striker to take pressure off Torres.

all u guys hatin alonso when he was like the best player in spain especially when they played against greece he neely scored be hind the half-way line no one has done dat in the euro and it is hard to imagin it happening so he schould stay in liverpool and lead liverpool to the premiership glory!!!
p.s.he is 1 of the best midfilder in the world and probaly second best midfilder in spain after xavi and best midfilder plus best assistant in liverpool

Vidican: Stick to making comments about what you know best mate, cos i can tell by your last comment it's NOT football.

Not a Liverpool fan but they would be making one hell of a mistake if they sell him as he is a top class player. One of the best deep-line playmakers in the world alongside Pirlo and Xavi. He is a rare breed and Liverpool should hang on to him.

Also 4-3-3 seems to be the most consistant and well-balanced formation these days and i think him in midfield with Gerrard and Mascherano protecting the back four would be a great formation. Babel and Kuyt on either rotating on either wing with Torres in the centre drifting and dropping off.

Don't know why the hell i just don't go for a coaching badge! lol!

alonso is one of the most outstanding playmakers as pirlo,when he's fit.

Dont leave Alonso!! You are the master of midfield. Accurate passer, vision, long shots, holding midfield -ahhh.... all the qualities of a midfield maestro. Sc.rew the Barry deal and o'neill too. Who needs barry when we have alonso? stupid villans

so do straws what a stupid remark (Alonso sucks!!!!!!!!!!) you can tell yout not a true supporter.

i hope he stays. when he's fit, he's an outstanding footballer.

Vidican, u're such an a**hole. Alonso.

Alonso sucks!!!!!!!!!!