I think Real should try anything to get Rui.He would be a great addition to already a great team.He's only one of a great playmakers available since Zidane and Veron are not leaving their teams.He knows how to keep posession, dribble, assist and indeed everything about football.He has said he wants to leave Viola.Only problem could be that he isn't crazy about Real, but that could be fixed.I think we should try to exchange Savio for him and perhaps add some cash. OK, I know everyone here loves Savio but the just doesn't fit in knew 3-5-2 formation that fits Madrid so well.I think he too couldn't be happy of having a great start to the season and than be dropped for the most important games of the season.Another plus is that we'll offload another foreigner.Helguera should remain in the libero, Salgado and Carlos should get more attacking tasks sice they're attacking by nature.Redondo should remain in his DM position, Macca should be given the free role in midfield and Rui the playmaker.Of course, Raul and Anelka or Mori upfront.With recent signings Cesar, Celades and Solari and perhaps another centre back our team would have strength and depth to be what it is now - best.
MADRID 2000/2001:
Casillas/Cesar
Helguera/Sanchis
Hierro/Campo Karanka/JC
Carlos/Solari Salgado/Geremi
Redondo/Cambiasso Rui Costa/Guti Macca/Celades
Raul/Baljic
Morientes/Anelka
HALA MADRID!!!