Real Madrid step up chase for Chelsea star Eden Hazard amid claims of ‘positive talks’ with players agent
Spanish media claim Chelsea have massive fight on their hands to keep the Belgian wizard as La Liga giants prepare to make a huge statement in the summer transfer window
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REAL MADRID have held 'Positive talks' with Chelsea star Eden Hazard's agent about a stunning summer switch to Spain.
To add fuel to the fire, according to Marca, the Belgian star has been learning Spanish.
Los Blancos president Florentino Perez has hinted the club are ready to spent big this summer, with the Chelsea star their number one target.
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane and Hazard have made no secret of their admiration for each other over the years.
Zidane was full of praise for the Belgian before the teams faced off in the International Champions Cup in Michigan, USA, last July.
Zidane said: "He is a very, very good player. Obviously all clubs want the best players but he is a Chelsea player."
Hazard told Belgian website Sudinfo.be last year: “It's always nice to hear that a player that I admired during my childhood talks about me.
When asked if he would like to play for Zidane at some stage in his career, Hazard added: “Yes of course. When I was little, I watched him on television and the internet for hours."
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The Spanish club failed to lure Hazard to the Bernabeu last summer, but will be encouraged by reported signs of a breakthrough in negotiations with his representatives.
Hazard who moved to Stamford Bridge from Lille for £32m in 2012, could find his path to Madrid smoothed as Chelsea boss Antonio Conte eyes a move for Colombian James Rodriguez.
The World Cup 2014 Golden Boot winner has struggled to convince Zidane since the Frenchman took over from Rafa Benitez in 2015.