Real shut Gaet on Xabi deal

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XABI ALONSO looks set to stay at Anfield after Real Madrid switched their interest to Udinese's Gaetano D'Agostino. Real have confirmed they are in talks with the 27-year-old midfielder - and that should please Reds' boss Rafa Benitez, who has vowed to keep Alonso at Anfield.
The deal should be completed next week after Udinese president Giampaolo Pozzo said: "I confirm that Real are interested.
"My son was set to meet them yesterday but he was unable to so we postponed everything until next week.
"The buy-out clause of the player remains the same, 25million euros but there's always room to reason."
D'Agostino is relishing the chance to perform at the Bernabeu. He said: "It's the dream of any player to play at Real Madrid. They have a spectacular team. That is why I'm nervous and excited."
The Italian international had been a target for Juventus but the Turin side refused to pay the 17million euro asking price.