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Rafa Benitez has dismissed suggestions he could be prepared to sell Xabi Alonso this summer.

Alonso has been a regular feature of Liverpool’s midfield since his move from Real Sociedad in 2004.

Barcelona are admirers of Alonso and he has made it clear he would be tempted by the prospect of a move to Camp Nou, but Benitez, who is planning a clearout at Anfield this summer, is not intending to sell the Spanish international.

“He has two more years of contract and we are thinking about renewing his contract,” Benitez, speaking on Sky Sports News, said of Alonso.

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