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Chelsea Turn Down Real Madrid’s 'Insufficient First Bid' For Eden Hazard

Chelsea Turn Down Real Madrid’s 'Insufficient First Bid' For Eden Hazard

Chelsea are holding out a fee in the region of £99 million.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Chelsea have turned down Real Madrid's initial bid of €82 million (£70 million) for Eden Hazard.

According to 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."

Image: PA
Image: PA

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.

Image: PA
Image: PA

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.

Marca ran a poll asking Real Madrid fans who they want Zidane to purchase in the summer, and Hazard won by a landslide - recording a staggering 54% of the votes.

Image: Marca
Image: Marca

Hazard to Real Madrid? Watch this space.

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Topics: Football News, Eden Hazard, Transfer, Chelsea, Football, Zinedine Zidane, stamford bridge, Real Madrid