With Cristiano Ronaldo gone, there is a big void to fill in the 2009/10 Golden Boot market – and Simon Hopper has run the rule over the main contenders. See his recommendation and thoughts on the market here.

Real Madrid manager Manuel Pellegrini has reiterated his interest in Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

The Spain international has been at the centre of a transfer saga as the big-spending Primera Liga outfit attempt to lure him away from Anfield.

Pellegrini maintains that he rates the former Real Sociedad player, but respects the fact that the 27-year-old remains a Liverpool employee.

“All we know is that he is a very good player,” Pellegrini told Sky Sports News We don’t know what is happening with him.

“He is now a player with Liverpool, so we will see what will happen in the future.

“He is a very good player. But I cannot speak about players who are not at Real Madrid now.”

With Cristiano Ronaldo gone, there is a big void to fill in the 2009/10 Golden Boot market – and Simon Hopper has run the rule over the main contenders. See his recommendation and thoughts on the market here.

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