Alonso's Juve switch in doubt

Xabi Alonso's proposed move from Liverpool to Juventus could be in doubt after the Italian giants signed Danish midfielder Christian Poulsen.Sevilla star Poulsen underwent a medical on Monday before signing a four-year contract, the Turin club confirmed.

The 28-year-old cost around £7.8million after impressing during his two seasons in the Primera Liga.

Alonso, who plays a similar role to Poulsen, was reportedly a £14million target for Juve.

Poulsen will be formally unveiled later in the week but has already expressed his delight at joining the Italian giants.

"I cannot wait to begin my adventure with Juventus," he said. "I know I will be able to earn the confidence of my new fans."

Juve's decision to sign Poulsen was received with mixed emotions by the club's fans, as the player is remembered for the controversy that struck Italy in Euro 2004.

Poulsen was spat on by Italy's Francesco Totti during the sides' 0-0 draw in the competition, an incident which was captured by Danish television and which resulted in the Roma playmaker receiving a three-match ban.

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Alonso is a good player as was Luis Garcia,Riise,Owen and many other REDS but Benitez is like the stock exchange make good aqcuisitions one minute like the above and bad the next :Voronin
From svenskaswedenzweden, on Mon 21 Jul 1:17AM
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liverpool sucks
From ninja G, on Tue 15 Jul 5:08PM
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Xabi has to stay at Anfield !!!
From allyj67, on Mon 14 Jul 10:11PM
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YES, YES, YES, Liverpool keep him! Alonso is a good player and still in a good age. I'd keep him, no doubt.
From gordon.merk, on Mon 14 Jul 7:12PM
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I Liverpool keep him!!!
From BRIAN D, on Mon 14 Jul 6:24PM
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