Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrino has spoken about the possible signing of Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, but refused to admit a deal is imminent.

"All we know is that Alonso is a very good player," he said.

"We don't know what is happening with him. He is now a player with Liverpool, so we will see what will happen in the future.

"I cannot speak about players who are not at Real Madrid now."

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