Reds target ‘new Xabi Alonso’

Liverpool are keeping a watchful eye over Real Sociedad midfielder Inigo Martinez, with the 20-year-old being dubbed the ‘next Xabi Alonso’.

The 20-year-old has put in a series of impressive performances for the La Liga outfit after making his debut at the beginning of the campaign.

Martinez is now considered a mainstay in the starting XI having made 19 league appearances, scoring three, and has broken into the Spain U-21 squad.

His displays haven’t gone un-noticed and now Kenny Dalglish is keen to add the younger defensive midfielder to his ranks as he plans to go strengthen over the summer.

The Reds have been linked with a move to a host of tough tackling midfielders from Spain, with the club being linked with Barcelona’s Seydou Keita and Javi Martinez of Athletic Bilbao over the past week.

However, the Carling Cup holders now appear to have switched their attention to Martinez and could take him to Anfield for as little as £3m. 

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