Madrid offer one of three players to the reds in order to sweeten the Alonso deal.

The phoney war ends – as Alonso tells Liverpool that he definitely wants to leave Anfield.

Time for today’s LFC language lesson. Adios Alvaro – Arrivederci Andrea.

Arbeloa deal almost done.

Manuel Pellegrini again admits his admiration for Alonso.

Alonso looks closer than ever to a move to Real Madrid within the next few days.

Real Madrid are warned to either put up or shut up, as the season draws closer.

According to reports, Barcelona and Real Madrid are closer to making firm bids for Liverpool’s central midfield.

Alonso looks like he wants the clubs to get business done in the next few weeks.

The two big Spanish sides just refuse to leave Liverpool alone.

Liverpool could rescue Saviola from Madrid to provide striking cover at Anfield.

Real Madrid look set to make a £23 million bid for Alonso on their election day.

Will cash strapped Liverpool be able to say no to £20+ million bid?

Another cracking night out with my bird (Part 312)

Rafa Benitez plots another mighty Liverpool European victory.

Confirmed team news ahead of tonight’s clash against Real Madrid.

With 14 European Cups between them – two heavyweights meet for part 1 of their clash.

Liverpool get to see some familiar faces in the Champions League draw.

Liverpool have been linked with a whole host of names, but who is likely and who do we need. Nick looks at our options.

Benitez reassures fans the title is the number one target.

Alonso denies a rift with Benitez, and insists his future is all red.

Reports from Spain suggest that Torres is the subject of a 50 million euro bid from Chelsea.

Win a copy of this popular LFC book as it is released on paperback.

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Tom Hicks and George Gillett confirm the back-stabbing of Benitez.

Liverpool have been drawn against Inter Milan in the first knock-out game of the Champions League for the first time since Bill Shankly’s era.

Gabriel Heinze will at least not have to endure a season of playing in United’s reserves as he is set to complete an £8 million move to Real Madrid today.

The FA Premier League panel that met yesterday have decided that the controversial letter handed to Gabriel Heinze by Manchester United does not mean the player can move to Liverpool.

Alex Ferguson has insisted that there is no chance he will sell Gabriel Heinze to Liverpool despite the club appearing to be the player’s preferred destination.

If rumours are to be believed, Gabriel Heinze of Man United could be heading to Anfield, as Liverpool want to hijack Real Madrid’s planned offer of £6 million.

It’s been a busy day, but if you’re expecting a big name signing in this round-up – best to look away now.

Jermaine Pennant believes he is starting to repay the faith that Rafa put in him when he paid around £7 million last summer for the ex-Birmingham man on the same day that Real Madrid issued a hands-off warning for their striker.

It’s been coming for a long time. Rafa isn’t happy with the youth and reserve set up in England. Today he finally expressed his contempt for the current system.

Real Madrid, who made an official approach for Rafael Benitez, are believed to once again be chasing their former player and reserve team coach.

Liverpool’s classy Spanish central midfielder Xabi Alonso has been targeted by Athletico Madrid as their number one player to purchase.

Liverpool’s scouse centre-half has insisted that it will be Rafa Benitez who will be the first Liverpool manager since Kenny Dalglish in 1990 to win the title with the reds.

As all 5 British clubs moved in to the next round of the Champions League (the draw is next Friday) the Reds boss and the midfield man Xabi Alonso both sounded the bells of caution for the rest of the campaign.