Real Madrid are targeting West Ham’s Felipe Anderson in case they fail to land their number one target Eden Hazard, according to Sky sources.
According to Sky Sports, Chelsea have already rejected an offer from Real of around £60m for Eden Hazard earlier this month, making it clear they will only entertain offers closer to double that figure.
Hazard is out of contract next June and has so far turned down offers of a new contract.
However, with a ban on transfer business looming at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea may choose to ignore Real’s offers and keep their prized asset for another season.
And it’s this policy which has prompted Real’s returning head coach Zidane to target Felipe Anderson in a deal likely to be worth around £65m.
That would appear good business for West Ham, having signed Anderson in the summer for a club-record £33.5m.