Transfer Talks: Hazard-Madrid soap opera, Zidane eyeing Mane & cOUTinho?

All Football takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from all across Europe

Hazard, Hazard, Hazard...

Eden Hazard's soap opera with Real Madrid goes on. Maybe I should say "still goes on and on and on".

With Zinedine Zidane returning to Madrid, the Chelsea star's potential move seems more likely to happen.

However, Hazard himself is not thinking of it - at least for now.

"I am only thinking about that (last two months with Chelsea), not about what might happen in 2, 3, 4 months. I don’t know. We will see."

Meanwhile, Belgium outlet HLN reported that Chelsea has rejected Real Madrid's first bid worth £82m. But surely, there will be a second offer in the next episode of this play.

In his own words - "We will see."

Zidane's Main Mane

Sadio Mane is the number one option for Zidane to strengthen Real Madrid's attack, according to French outlet France Football.

Mane has been a key figure in Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side this season, scoring 20 goals across all competitions.

It had been reported the Liverpool ace was on the verge of signing for Los Blancos last year until Zidane's shock resignation brought a halt to the operation.

Now the French coach, who returned on the promise he would have full control over transfer decisions, is insisting the club sign Mane in a bid to reinforce his front line for next season.

cOUTinho?

Barcelona have put a €100m price-tag on Coutinho with Manchester United specifically named as an interested party, according to Italian outlet Calciomercato.

The once dazzling attacking talent, who shone at Anfield, has managed just nine goals and five assists in 41 appearances in his first full season at Barcelona.

To make it worse, votes suggest most Barcelona fans think Coutinho is not unsellable.

Time will tell if Man Utd, or any other interested party for that matter, is willing to splash out €100m on him.

Varane leaving Madrid?

Raphael Varane is seriously considering leaving Real Madrid this summer according to L'Equipe.

Varane has a strong relationship with Zinedine Zidane, but, despite weathering the worst of it, is reportedly disappointed by the state of the current Real Madrid season.

The defender wants to test himself in a new environment as he feels he has become too comfortable due to the lack of competition for a spot.

Manchester United are said to be interested and a move would almost certainly surpass the fee Liverpool paid for Virgil van Dijk last winter.

Bye Bay Bale

Bayern Munich are considering making Real Madrid an offer for Gareth Bale and the Welshman himself is reportedly interested in the move, according to news outlet TeamTalk.

Two important players in this transfer: Eden Hazard and James Rodriguez.

Should Hazard come to Real Madrid, Bale would be the most likely to leave Madrid to offer the Belgium space - both on the pitch and on salary.

On the other hand, Madrid want James back from Bayern Munich. That's where the topic of Bale came up in talks between the clubs.

Seems like a good move for every party. But could Bayern afford his €400,000 per week salary?

Not your time now, Griez

Antoine Griezmann wants to join Barcelona this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The Atletico Madrid striker turned down a move to the Spanish champions last summer and opted to stay at his current club with a new deal running until 2023 with a minimum release clause of €200m.

But he is now said to be angling for a move with Barcelona his desired landing spot, after Atletico's shock exit from the Champions League.

What's important, Griezmann managed to insert a clause of his own into his current deal that will see that amount drop to €120m on July 1. Smart, should I say?

But do Barcelona want him now? Or even Man Utd? Antoine, you could have left last summer - not it's really not your time.