Real Madrid Transfer News: Club ready to pay above £100M to secure top target after Europa final

Modified May 24, 2019 10:40 GMT

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What's the story?

According to reports from Standard, Real Madrid are willing to meet Chelsea's high asking price for superstar Eden Hazard.

Zinedine Zidane wants to finalise the transfer of Hazard as soon as possible and Los Blancos hierarchy will step up their pursuit after Europa League final.

In case you didn't know...

Eden Hazard has proven himself to be one of the best players in Premier League. The Belgian forward has been involved in most number of goals (31) in the league. It goes without saying that Hazard has played the most crucial for Chelsea in the current campaign, helping them secure a top four spot in the league.

Chelsea also reached the Carabao Cup final and the Blues will be hoping to secure the Europa League. But the Blues were handed a transfer ban, and they won't be able to buy any player in the coming season.

It is crystal clear that 28-year-old is at the peak of his career but he is yet to sign a new deal. Hazard will be entering the final year of his contract in the upcoming season. Moreover, The Belgian never hid his admiration towards Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane.

The heart of the matter

It is an open secret that the Spanish giants are in pursuit of the Chelsea star and ZIdane wants Los Blancos to secure the services of player after the Europa League final. Madrid are adamant to revamp the squad with some reinforcements and Hazard is on the top of their wishlist.

According to the reports, Real Madrid had made their moves for Hazard but their two offers were rejected by Chelsea as they were below the asking price, which is above £100 million. The Belgian remains a priority for Zidane which may help Chelsea get the price they are asking.

Hazard is currently focused on the Europa League final but it is likely that Los Blancos will finalise the transfer before June 4.