Arsenal in for Alonso?

With the news out of Villa Park that Gareth Barry is free to leave for Liverpool, the Reds' central midfield looks to be getting a bit crowded. And as we all know, the central midfield at Arsenal is decidedly uncrowded.

The perfect solution that would make everyone happy (especially me)? Liverpool should sell Xabi Alonso:

Arsène Wenger wants Xabi Alonso to form a Spanish midfield axis with Cesc Fábregas at Arsenal next season, provided Liverpool dramatically lower their £18m price for the marginalised playmaker. Arsenal have made an initial approach for the 26-year-old Alonso, who has been told he can leave Anfield for the right price.

He and Fabregas could be our dynamic Spanish duo. Like Arseblogger I rate Alonso higher than Barry, so I'm very excited at this possibility (slender as it may be based on one British newspaper source). Alonso has quality experience in the Premier League and continental competitions, and is a first team international. Plus, that's a pretty cool name. Come on Arsene, just buy him already!