Real Madrid are keen to delay their deal for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

The Daily Mail says Real Madrid want to delay their offer for Xabi to prevent Real Sociedad claiming 20 per cent of any transfer fee.

Sociedad's agreement with Liverpool is believed to run out on July 18 and Madrid see it as an obstacle with Anfield's valuation at £35m and their last offer at £25m. The two clubs are prepared to negotiate and Alonso is expected to declare he wants to leave.