Xabi Alonso reportedly wants Real Madrid to sign 22-year-old German international Florian Wirtz from Liverpool.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is pushing the club to sign Florian Wirtz. It will be interesting to see if Real Madrid can convince Liverpool to sell the player in the coming months.
The report claims that a move for the player in January is impossible, and Real Madrid will have to wait until the summer transfer window to get the deal done. The 22-year-old German has endured a mediocre start to life in the Premier League and he has been criticised for his subdued performances.
Joining Real Madrid could give him a fresh start, and he would get to work with the manager who managed to bring out the best in him. The reunion could bring out the best in the player once again. Recent reports have also suggested that Florian Wirtz wants to reunite with Xabi Alonso.
However, Liverpool paid a premium for him, and he has a long-term contract with them. It is highly unlikely that Liverpool will give up on the player. The German has shown signs of progress in recent weeks and he has done quite well for Liverpool. He will only improve with coaching and experience.
There is no doubt that Wirtz could develop into a future star for the Premier League club. It would be ideal for Liverpool to be patient with him and allow him to develop at his own pace. As for Real Madrid, they could use more creativity in the final third but they will have to look at other options.
Liverpool unlikely to sell Wirtz
Convincing Liverpool to sell Florian Wirtz seems extremely unlikely and difficult, even if the prospect of reuniting with Xabi Alonso is appealing. They would have to pay an absurd amount of money to convince the Premier League club.
Also, it seems unlikely that the midfielder will force an exit from Liverpool anytime soon. The 22-year-old has been vocal about his admiration for the club, and he is clearly relishing the challenge in the Premier League. He will want to prove himself in England before moving on.
It will be interesting to see if Real Madrid can bring in necessary signings in that area of the pitch over the next few months. Los Blancos have looked mediocre at times this season, and they need quality players in order to get back to their best.