Real Madrid transfer news: Real Madrid to sign three players worth €480m as plans for next summer revealed and more - December 7, 2018

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#5 Dennis Wise gives advise on how to keep Hazard

Former Chelsea superstar Dennis Wise has given a set of his advice to Chelsea that could convince Eden Hazard to stay at the Stamford Bridge. The Belgian has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and openly admitted wanting to join them somewhere down the line.

This has led many to believe that the Blues are set to lose the former Lille star but Dennis Wise hopes that they manage to keep him at the club because of the quality that he possesses.

"It’s very important because he’s such a quality player,” he said.

"Every Chelsea fan would love to keep him and hopefully we can tie him up for longer.”

Wise then added that the most important thing right now for the Blues to do is to be able to qualify for the Champions League next season and then sign players that will make the team capable of challenging for titles on all front.

He thinks that this could be the trick to keep the maestro at the club because he would then have hope that the Londoners have the ability to take on the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City.

"But the important thing from Hazard’s point of view is what other personnel comes in at Chelsea Football Club and whether they can get back into the Champions League.

"He wants to play Champions League football – he hasn’t this year – but if they can get that spot for next year and add a couple of top quality players then it can [help] change his mind.

“He’d know then that the club can compete because at this moment Manchester City and Liverpool are in front."

#4 Hazard deal agreed

Hazard is on Madrid's radar

Sticking with the topic of Eden Hazard, the Galacticos have perhaps sealed the deal with the Belgian. That is what Don Balon seem to report as they claim that Florentino Perez has closed the deal to sign the former Lille starlet.

However, the agreement is between the player and the club for a transfer in June. A deal with Chelsea hasn’t been agreed upon yet. The idea is that in the summer of 2019, Hazard will only have a year left in his contract, which would force Chelsea to bring down his asking price or risk losing him on a free transfer in June.

Nevertheless, Chelsea want €170 million for their best player but Madrid it is too much and are willing to give only €100 million for him. They are also looking to use Marco Asensio or Mateo Kovacic in a swap deal to lessen the price.

#3 Mourinho to Madrid stories quashed

Mourinho won't leave United

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will not be leaving the Red Devils for a return to the Santiago Bernabeu. This is a claim made by his agent Jorge Mendes.

According to the Portuguese super-agent, the former translator at Barcelona is happy at the Theatre of Dreams and the feeling is also reciprocated by the Red Devils.

"There have been more rumours of Jose Mourinho leaving Manchester United. It's totally untrue. José is very happy at the club and the club is very happy with him,” he said.

Mendes then went on to add that Mourinho is looking to fulfill his contract and make a team capable of winning big things and is fully committed to the cause at the Old Trafford.

"He has a long-term contract with Manchester United and is fully committed to the club in building a solid winning project."

#2 Real want Kostas Manolas

Kostas Manolas wanted by Real Madrid

The want for defenders at Real Madrid seems to be active as the Blancos are being linked to Roma defender Kostas Manolas. The Greek defender is already a hero in the eyes of the Bernabeu faithful and was greeted with profound cheers when he went to the Bernabeu to play against the Galacticos a few weeks ago.

The reason for the love is simple: his goal in the dying minutes of in the second-leg of the quarterfinals against Barcelona eliminated the Catalans from the Champions League last season.

And now, according to TMW, Madrid sent emissaries to watch the defender in action against Inter. Icardi was the main reason for Madrid scouts being there as the Argentine has been linked with a move to the Bernabeu but Manolas is also an objective and has a release clause of €36 million.

#1 Javi Sanchez and their big plans

Harry Kane is also wanted by Madrid

While the earlier slider might have stated of Madrid’s interest in Kostas Manolas, there is a different story altogether at Marca. The Spanish outlet state that the Galacticos have actually put their interest in Mario Hermoso on hold after the rise of Javi Sanchez.

The Real Madrid academy product seems to be easing himself into the team after some fine performance in the past month. He topped it all off with a well-taken goal against Melila last night, prompting Madrid to their pursuit for a new defender on hold.

Finally, Don Balon claim that Real Madrid’s plan for next season has made Lionel Messi worried. According to the report, Madrid are targeting Harry Kane, Eden Hazard and Neymar to lead their front three next season.

If PSG don’t give in for Neymar, Mbappe will be targeted (both of who are rated at €180 million each). The combined value of Kane, Hazard and Neymar/Mbappe is €480 million.

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