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Hello and welcome to the Real Madrid transfer news and roundup for the day! Here are the top stories of the day surrounding the Galacticos!
Sarri on Hazard
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri thinks that £100 million for Hazard is far too cheap in this market. He then added that it is very difficult to replace a player of Hazard’s quality and admitted that should the Belgian want a Real Madrid transfer, it would be difficult to keep him.
"It's too cheap," said the Chelsea boss. "In this market, it's too cheap."
"I don't know, I have no idea but we have seen in the last market window every price I think, so I think it is really very hard to replace Hazard with another player.
"I cannot do anything I think because the club agrees with me and so, if Eden wants to make another experience, it's very difficult to keep him."
He then added that they are trying to sign Hazard to a new deal but that it is harder than one might think, with a potential Real Madrid transfer looming.
"That we are trying to improve," he said. "We are one of the best teams in England and, as a consequence, in Europe.
"But I think that I have to respect his decision."
Finally, he stated that in order to replace Hazard, at least two players will be needed, which is why he wants him to stay but once again reiterated that they will have to respect the wishes of the Belgian.
"You'd have to find two players to make the level of Hazard. So I hope Hazard can stay here, otherwise we'll have to try something different.
"I'm sure the club doesn't want to sell him. But, of course, we all have to respect his decision, I think. He's in the last season of contract [next year].
"If he wants to have another experience, we'll respect that. We'll try, of course, in any way to convince him [to stay], but it's not easy."
Higuain on Hazard
Former Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain has revealed that it is going to be difficult to keep Hazard at Chelsea if he really wants a Real Madrid transfer.
The Argentine praised the Belgian as one of the best footballers. He also added that the decision of the player is what matters and that the Belgian hasn’t asked him about life in Madrid yet. He also wished him good luck if he wants a Real Madrid transfer.
“When a player has a desire, it is difficult to change his mind. He is one of the best [in the world],’ Higuain added.
“It is obvious that, when he is at this level, he gives you points, he gives you goals and the truth is that it is a great asset to have him with us.
“Here what matters is Eden’s decision and the decision of the board. I cannot do anything. He has not asked me [about life in Madrid] but if it’s what makes him happy, I wish him the best.
“I hope he can stay.”
Valverde wants Madrid stay
Real Madrid starlet Federico Valverde has stated that he wants to stay at Real Madrid amid links to Napoli. The Uruguayan claimed that he has achieved his goal of playing at Madrid by working hard.
He also added that his future depends on the club and that should he leave, he will do so with the feeling that he gave it his best shot at the Bernabeu. Right now, however, he wants to seize as many opportunities as he can.
“I’d like to stay at Real Madrid,” he said. “I’ve worked very hard to play here and I achieved it.
“Every day, I do my best and if I have to leave, I’ll do so knowing that I always gave everything.
“I train and play very hard, but my future will be decided by the club and the coach.
“I’ve played for both Solari and Zidane and I try to make the best out of these minutes.”
Pogba and Hazard
Zinedine Zidane has openly claimed that he likes Eden Hazard, rated at £80 million, a lot. The Belgian is touted to join Madrid this summer and while Zidane said that he won’t give a “personal opinion”, he thinks he is a “fantastic” player, further fueling stories linking him to the Bernabeu.
“I will not give my personal opinion about what may happen because the season has not ended.
“I’ve always appreciated him, I’ve seen him a lot since I was playing in France, he is fantastic,” he went on to add.
Meanwhile, according to reports, Paul Pogba’s transfer to Real Madrid is ‘virtually done’ as he has asked the Red Devils to let him go.
The Frenchman has been linked with Real Madrid ever since Zidane’s arrival and only time will tell if the stories are true or not.
