2pm Chelsea news and transfer gossip: Eden Hazard to Real Madrid in January, John Terry to Aston Villa, Michael Essien quit shock

EDEN Hazard could still win the Champions League this season - with Real Madrid ready to make a bid as early as January.

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"I CAN'T STAND IT"

FED-UP Andreas Christensen says he is ready to quit Chelsea unless he gets game time.

The Danish centre-back, 22, was a regular starter under Antonio Conte but has lost his place since Maurizio Sarri arrived in the summer.

GET REAL

EDEN HAZARD is wanted by Real Madrid to boost their Champions League hopes THIS SEASON.

The Chelsea star, 27, can return to Europe’s top competition despite already playing in the Europa League - and has revealed it is his dream to play at the Bernabeu.

REAL HAZARD

ALVARO MORATA believes Chelsea are powerless to prevent Eden Hazard following his Real Madrid dream.

Hazard, 27, recently revealed he "dreams" of joining Los Blancos, with Morata knowing there's little anyone can do to stop him.

HAZ TO STAY

EDEN HAZARD should snub Real Madrid and fulfil his ambitions with Chelsea.

Blues favourite Michael Essien hopes the Belgian superstar, 27, turns down the European champions if they come calling in January or next summer.

TERRY FAVOURITE FOR VILLA JOB

HARRY REDKNAPP believes John Terry is in pole position to be appointed Aston Villa manager.

Thierry Henry had appeared to be moving closer, but Redknapp believes Chelsea icon JT is "in the frame" after speaking to him.

ESSIEN STILL WANTS MORE

AS one Chelsea legend retires, another is refusing to hang up the boots just yet.

Michael Essien, 35, might not have a club now, but he has told The Sun why he wants to keep playing for as long as he can.

OD MAN OUT

ASTON VILLA have targeted Chelsea kid Callum Hudson-Odoi, according to reports.

The winger made a huge impact during pre-season for the Blues and was on the bench for the Community Shield defeat to Manchester City.

HAZARD TO MADRID A REAL POSSIBILITY

EDEN HAZARD is odds-on to join Real Madrid after admitting his Chelsea future is in doubt.

The Belgium superstar has been in the form of his life this term but confessed he thinks about moving away from Stamford Bridge.

RUDI HELL

CHELSEA star Antonio Rudiger has withdrawn from Germany's squad for their upcoming games due to another groin injury.

The Blues defender, 25, was left needing treatment following the 3-0 win over Southampton on Sunday - his second knock of the season.