Reports: Premier League star is Real Madrid's priority ahead of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe
What's the story?
According to a report from Evening Standard, Real Madrid have Chelsea and Belgium star Eden Hazard at the top of their wish list ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
In case you didn't know...
Eden Hazard was the star of last year's World Cup with 3 goals and 2 assists and has been one of the best attackers in the English Premier League so far.
Chelsea are enduring a tough start to 2019, which includes two losses against Manchester City (a 6-0 defeat in the Premier League and a Carabao Cup final defeat) and a 4-0 humiliation versus Bournemouth.
Despite the tough times, The 28-year-old Belgian has kept pushing his side towards greatness. His 12 goals and 10 assists in the Premier League is a testament to the forward's ability in spite of little support up front.
Meanwhile, despite being in the contention for Copa Del Rey and UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid are currently nine points behind their arch-rivals, Barcelona in La Liga
The heart of the matter
The Belgium international has openly flaunted his admiration for Real Madrid and has continuously been linked with a move to Spain throughout the season.
Hazard's contract runs out in one year, and Chelsea hope that they could persuade him to agree new terms, which would see him earn more than £300,000-a-week. However, he has refused to renew his contract so far.
According to the report, both Neymar and Kylian Mbappe would cost far more, and Paris Saint-Germain will be reluctant to let their stars go.
Despite the PSG duo being their top priority, Eden Hazard's significantly lower price puts the Belgian on top of Los Blancos' wish list for the summer.
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Real Madrid are yet to register a bid for the Premier League star, but they are planning a mass overhaul of the squad.
Eden Hazard is in the form of his life and will fit into the plans of Los Blancos perfectly.
What's next?
A must win game in the Premier League awaits for Chelsea against Tottenham whereas Real Madrid will face Barcelona twice in the coming days.