Benitez ready to accept Juve final offer for £14m Alonso

In an attempt to lure Spaniard Xabi Alonso to Turin, Italian giants Juventus have reportedly upped their bid to just over £14million, falling £1million shy of his market value.

However, according Stadio News 24, Benitez is likely to accept Juve’s final offer which will allow Alonso to link up with former Liverpool team-mate Momo Sissoko who made the switch earlier in the year.