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The Spanish press announces unexpected news - coach Rafael Benitez wants to see the injury-plagued Madrid defender Jonathan Woodgate in his ranks.
The 25-year-old former player has never worn "Real" shirt in an official match due to injuries. We remind you that the Englishman, who played as a center-back for the Madrid team, was signed last summer for £13.4 million.
The desire was there before
While "Real" was negotiating with "Newcastle" for J. Woodgate, R. Benitez also did not hide his desire to acquire the footballer. However, the Liverpool management was not willing to pay a huge transfer fee for a player constantly plagued by injuries.
But today the press announces that "Liverpool" has already offered the Spanish team a proposal to loan the player for a year. After the loan period, "Liverpool" could buy the defender permanently. The reaction of the "Royal" club is not disclosed.
Match from the stands
Yesterday, when "Real" played in the Spanish league match against ***, J. Woodgate was included in the match protocol, but did not even sit on the bench. Before the match, it was thought that the Englishman could appear on the field from the start of the match.
Along with J. Woodgate, another "Real" star - striker Michael Owen - also watched the match from the stands. It is no secret that the future of this player in Spain is also unclear. Two clubs - "Newcastle" and "Liverpool" have been interested in him for some time, but neither of them has managed to bring the Brit back to England.
Negotiations are still ongoing
Meanwhile, in Liverpool, it's a busy time. The club's management and coaches are trying to conclude all negotiations by Wednesday, when the transfer window closes. According to R. Benitez, the European champions are most interested in signing a center-back and a right-back.
Unofficially in the media, it is rumored that the team may lose striker Djibril Cisse, thus providing the necessary funds and making way for M. Owen's return. These rumors have not been officially confirmed.
