Real Madrid will not buy Xabi. The price in their eyes, is over the top. They dont want to look stupid and give in, just because the amount of money they have been throwing about on players recently.
David Silva, as Dunk says will all depend if we do sell Xabi.
I still think Julio Bapista is what Rafa is after. I dont like saying this, but with Liverpool season ticket holders gossip, and being close friends with Rick Parry brother, Rafa has been long term admirer of Bapista.
I dont believe that we need Bapista and with the attacking young players we have, Rafa should give them a chance.