Chelsea have turned down Real Madrid's initial bid of €82 million (£70 million) for Eden Hazard.
According to Belgium media Het Laatste Nieuws, Real Madrid's first offer for Hazard has been rejected. Chelsea are reportedly demanding a transfer fee in the region of €115 million (£99 million) for the Belgium international.
Meanwhile, Spanish outlet AS say Hazard is eager for a move to Real Madrid in the summer.
Reports in Spain claim Hazard is determined to fulfill a boyhood dream and play for Zinedine Zidane.
"Everyone knows the respect I have for Zidane as a player, but also as a manager. He was my idol," Hazard said in 2017. "I do not know what will happen in the future. However, for sure, to play under Zidane would be a dream."
The 28-year-old has been plying his trade for Chelsea since 2012. But it appears his future lies elsewhere with the attack-minded player hellbent on securing a switch when the transfer reopens.
He's out of contract at Stamford Bridge at the end of next season with Real Madrid ready to pounce.
The returning Real Madrid manager has identified Hazard as a player he wants with club president Florentino Perez set to hand him a massive transfer budget of £300 million.
Zidane's pursuit of Hazard is a popular choice among Real Madrid supporters.
dettaboss4l
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Lmao, so true
CARBONY
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Considering what today's transfer market looks like, I think that is way too small for a player of hazard caliber. Madrid should up that amount and sign him. He's a talent.
Sajjad_69
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welcome dudu but i don't know how is going 😏😏
tisaborsyz
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Why is it that Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and Bayern Munich always pay or want to pay next to Nothing for Footballers. They also Seem To Plae Huge Resale Prices when these Footballers want to Leave or are wanted by Prospective Buyers. Chelsea need Push For Top Dollar For Hazard. The Current Offer Is An Insult.
robacelmpt
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Chelsea don't sell him that amount, we will not buy a goalkeeper as high in Spain then sell a profile player as low in Spain. Madrid is joking, rather Hazard walk away for free if he will be ungrateful to Chelsea. Infact Chelsea demand 150m as final, we will not accept 86m as insult.[Crylaugh]
raailnrs
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I respect his(Hazard) desire to play for Real Madrid and Zidane. Nodoubt he is one of the best player in the world. Every team and manager would love to have him . But leaving Chelsea at this time would mean too selfish. Last season Grizeman still hang on with Atlitico because of the ban of transfer the club faced though he had offers. He did not want to betray his club. Now Chelsea is facing ban of transfer.So let's see how Hazard react.