Liverpool cleared to seal deal for midfield target as Real Madrid prepare to offload star

Real Madrid are preparing to offload Liverpool target Asier Illarramendi

REAL MADRID are reportedly ready to offload Liverpool target Asier Illarramendi.

 

Illarramendi has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield this summer after struggling to gain a regular place at the Bernabeu for the past two season. 

While the midfielder had hoped the appointment of Rafael Benitez could result in more starting opportunities this term, the new Bernabeu boss has indicated Illarramendi will be a back-up to Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. 

 

The Metro suggest the 25-year-old is now free to leave the club after receiving an offer from Brendan Rodgers’ side. 

It is though the Reds consider Illarramendi as the perfect replacement for Lucas Leiva who is set to leave the Kop club after a nine-year stay in Merseyside.