Arsenal ‘make contact over potential move for former Chelsea star Eden Hazard’ with Real Madrid ‘willing to let the Belgian leave’ after a difficult three-year spell at the Spanish giants
- Eden Hazard has struggled since joining Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2019
- The Belgian playmaker has mainly been used as a bench option this season
- Arsenal are reportedly interested in making a move for the former Chelsea star
Arsenal have reportedly contacted Real Madrid over a potential stunning move for Real Madrid star Eden Hazard.
Hazard has endured a difficult three-year spell at the club which has been plagued with injuries and seen a drop in his first-team chances this season.
The LaLiga leaders are said to be willing to let the Chelsea legend leave during the summer transfer window.
Real Madrid are willing to let Eden Hazard leave the club after a difficult three-year spell
French publication Foot Mercato have now reported that Arsenal have ‘initiated the first contact’ in talks between both camps.
Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen to add Hazard’s experience to bolster his options across their front line to help turn the Gunners into title contenders.
During his time at Chelsea, Hazard was a menace for the Gunners, scoring seven goals including one in the Blues’ 4-1 victory in the 2019 Europa League final.
Hazard has seen his chances drop at the Santiago Bernabeu, often starting on the bench
Arsenal are reportedly keen to sign Hazard to bolster their attacking options next season
Hazard had previously been linked with a move to Newcastle over the winter transfer window, and the Magpies are said to still be interested in the playmaker.
Since his £130m move from Stamford Bridge in 2019, Hazard has made 65 appearances for Los Blancos scoring just six goals.
This season, Hazard has made just seven LaLiga starts and has been left on the bench in their last three games.
Hazard isn’t the only big name Premier League player to move to Spain and struggle after a big money move.
Hazard scored seven goals for Chelsea against Arsenal including one in the 2019 Europa League final
Phillipe Coutinho’s move to Barcelona from Liverpool didn’t go as planned and he was loaned to Aston Villa in January.
Coutinho has enjoyed a successful stint so far, showing glimpses of his old Liverpool form by scoring four goals and providing three assists.
Premier League sides could also have the same hope that Hazard can rediscover his Chelsea form should he return to England.
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