HAZARD COULD BE ON HIS WAY OUT

Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard could be on his way out of the club, with Spanish side Real Madrid keeping a very close eye on developments. The Belgian skipper is the most likely addition to the struggling La Liga club – though a winter move does not seem as feasible, a summer move seems ideal for the player and his intended side.

There are claims in Spain that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is willing to allow rising star Marco Asensio be the trade-off in the move to land Hazard, though caretaker coach Santiago Solari is said to be very keen on Asensio so any transfer would be met with strong resistance, making a winter window move is more unlikely. (more…)