Ruben not Red yet
Posted on March 27, 2008 Filed Under Transfers
Getafe star claims no contact with Liverpool
De la Red has impressed for Getafe after joining from Primera Liga rivals Real Madrid in August 2007 and the 22-year-old earned a call-up to the Spain squad for their 1-0 friendly win over Italy on Wednesday.
Da la Red believes that Livepool Manager Rafa Benitez has an eye on him and will get an offer from the Reds. There was rumors that Ruben will be a replacement of Xabi Alonso, who has fallen out of favour at Anfield at times this season.
Villarreal president Fernando Roig has admitted his side’s interest in Ruben de la Red of Getafe
However, De la Red insists he has yet to be contacted by any English clubs regarding a possible summer move.
“I am satisfied with how things are at Getafe. This subject (a transfer) is on standby until June.”
De la Red’s agent, Manuel Garcia Quilon, has also suggested that the player could leave Getafe at the end of the season.
“The deal corresponding to Real Madrid says that if they pay 4.5m euros then the player could return to Real,” said Quilon - who is also the agent of Benitez. “But we could also enter into another operation.”
Meanwhile, Alonso - who could be offered in a possible part exchange deal by Liverpool - insists he is not looking to leave Merseyside.
“I am signed to a deal with Liverpool and I am used to rumours in the press about my possible return to Spain,” said Alonso.
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