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Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern all want Alonso. Who'll get him?

It's accurate to say that Xabi Alonso is in a position that is unique across the entire history of organised professional football.

Big statement, but demonstrably true.

Never before has a coach who has still to complete his first full senior season been the No. 1 target for three of the biggest clubs in the world (with 26 European Cups/Champions Leagues between them) in three different countries. Those clubs are Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Real Madrid.

His other love, Real Sociedad, had him and let him leave -- they'll have to wait a long time now.