Chelsea's Eden Hazard favourite to replace Cristiano Ronaldo

With Real Madrid having confirmed the departure of star man Cristiano Ronaldo, the European champions will have to turn their attention to finding a replacement.

The Portuguese forward has agreed a deal to join Italian champions Juventus for a reported fee of £105million.

Reports have been linking a host of top names from across Europe and the Premier League to the Spanish capital, and now they have the spending money the Galaticos can find their next star.

Betting Insider looks at the top contenders to replace the Madrid No.7...

Kylian Mbappe

The French teenager is likely to be one of Madrid’s top targets. Mbappe joined Paris St Germain on loan from Monaco in August last year for £162million, which was paid when his move became permanent this summer. The 19-year-old scored 33 goals in 48 games for the French champions last season and became the first teenager to score a brace in a World Cup game since Pele in 1958. His performances at the World Cup have drawn comparisons with Thierry Henry and Michael Owen.

Eden Hazard

The Belgium and Chelsea forward has impressed at the World Cup, scoring two goals and providing two assists so far. The 27-year-old might not be a direct replacement for the prolific Ronaldo, having scored 17 goals for the Blues last season, but he provided more assists than the Portuguese, with 13. He has also been given the Belgian captaincy in a show of confidence from coach Roberto Martinez. Hazard could find the lure of Champions League football too great, with Chelsea missing out after finishing fifth last season.

Neymar

The most expensive footballer in the world, who moved from Barcelona to Paris St Germain for a record £199.8million, could be a target for his ability on the pitch and his appeal off it. Neymar, 26, scored 28 goals in 30 appearances in his first season in France and provided 16 assists. The Brazilian, who scored two goals for his country at this summer’s World Cup, was linked with Madrid in January but played down speculation, claiming he was happy at the French club.

Favourites to sign

Eden Hazard – 2,20

Kylian Mbappe – 2.50

Neymar – 3.00

Harry Kane – 6.00

Mo Salah – 9.00

Paulo Dybala – 10.00