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EDEN HAZARD could be closing in on a move to Real Madrid with Chelsea agreeing a fee worth £170million with the Spanish club, claim shock reports in France.
Hazard dropped subtle hints throughout the World Cup that he wants to leave Chelsea this summer by making a come-and-get-me plea to Real.
And with the La Liga giants selling Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus last week, they are on the lookout for a readymade replacement.
Chelsea have made it clear they want to keep the Belgium international and he is yet to meet with new manager Maurizio Sarri.
However, it appears as though Chelsea may have conceded defeat in persuading Hazard to stay, with Thibaut Courtois also possible involved.
That’s according to French outlet Le 10 Sport, who claim Chelsea have reached an agreement with Real.
It is said Los Blancos are prepared to pay Chelsea £170m, however it is not clear whether that covers a move just for Hazard or includes Courtois as well.
The shot-stopper’s current deal with Chelsea expires in 2019, leading to suggestions the Blues are prepared to accept a cut-price fee worth close to £35m.
Courtois has spoken openly about how his children, who both live in Madrid, will be a factor in his decision whether to remain at Chelsea.
“The only thing I’ve always said is that after the World Cup I look at everything,’ he said earlier this month.
“The only thing is that my children are the most important and I’ll make the decision that best suits me for everything.”
And Hazard suggested last week that he is hopeful of securing a deal away from Stamford Bridge.
“After six wonderful years at Chelsea, it might be time to discover something different,” he said.
“I can decide if I want to stay or go, but Chelsea will make the final decision – if they want to let me go.
“For my career, certainly after this World Cup, I’m at a moment where I might change.”
Source:www.express.co.uk
