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Real Madrid 'Submit £104m Offer' For Premier League Midfielder As Xabi Alonso 'Pushes' Move
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Updated 21:44 4 Jan 2026 GMTPublished 20:33 4 Jan 2026 GMT

Real Madrid 'Submit £104m Offer' For Premier League Midfielder As Xabi Alonso 'Pushes' Move

Alonso believes he fits 'perfectly' into his playing style.

Jack Kenmare

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Real Madrid have put forward an offer worth €120 million (£104m) for one of Liverpool's top performers, according to a report in Spain, after Xabi Alonso 'specifically requested' his signing.

Los Blancos are in the market for a central midfielder, with Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez and Paris Saint-Germain's Vitinha being considered by the Spanish giants alongside Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton.

As well as the above, AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit, 19, has caught the attention of Madrid scouts, according to AS.

The publication also names Alexis Mac Allister as someone who is being considered, but a separate report from Spain has identified another Liverpool midfielder as someone of interest.

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In fact, Madrid have already submitted a proposal worth €120 million (£104m) for Ryan Gravenberch, a player their sporting management believes has 'all the qualities to lead the team's new era', as per Fichajes.

Alonso is pushing to sign the midfielder. Image credit: Getty
Alonso is pushing to sign the midfielder. Image credit: Getty

"His physical strength, technical skill, and competitive maturity explain a commitment that extends far beyond the short term," the report adds. "Real Madrid particularly value his ability to adapt to different roles."

The big-money proposal for Gravenberch, whose Liverpool contract runs until 2028, has sent 'shockwaves' through the Premier League club. They had no intention of letting him leave but the offer has reportedly forced them to 'reconsider their options'.

Xabi Alonso, meanwhile, is said to be pushing the move. The Spaniard believes he is a perfect fit for his system and 'specifically requested' that the club try and strike a deal.

Liverpool make feelings clear on Ryan Gravenberch future

Madrid will need to move quickly if they want to sign Gravenberch, with Liverpool planning to open contract talks with the Netherlands international, according to a recent report from The Times.

Although no formal discussions have taken place so far, the Reds are eager to tie the 23-year-old down to a new deal.

Gravenberch is a first-team regular at Anfield. Image credit: Getty
Gravenberch is a first-team regular at Anfield. Image credit: Getty

Gravenberch, who was one of Liverpool's standout performers last season as they lifted the Premier League title, continues to play a key role under Arne Slot, making 27 appearances in all competitions this season.

Thoughts on Gravenberch's future? Let us know in the comments.

Featured Image Credit: Getty Images

Topics: Liverpool, Liverpool Transfer News & Rumours, Real Madrid, Premier League

Jack Kenmare
Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare is the Senior Journalist for SPORTbible, one of the world’s biggest social publishers. He specialises in long-form feature writing and has an encyclopedic knowledge of Football Manager wonderkids from 2005 to the present day. He has a BA (Hons) in Journalism and News Practice.

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