Real Madrid want Chelsea's Eden Hazard if ex-Man Utd star Ronaldo quits Spain

Posted Wednesday, September 10, 2014 by Dailystar.co.uk

EDEN HAZARD is being lined up to replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, sensational reports this morning claim.

The future of Portugal star Ronaldo has been up in the air recently, with reports circulating that the ex-Manchester United man may quit the Champions League winners at the end of the season after falling out with club executives.

That has led to Real drafting up a shortlist of potential replacements, with the unsubstantiated claims today suggesting that Chelsea star Hazard is Madrid's No.1 target.

Starsport understands any move is currently unlikely, but Real's interest could develop if Ronaldo decides to force through a departure next summer.

If a deal is to be done, the Spanish giants will have to splash the cash to prise the Belgian away from Stamford Bridge.

The Blues likely to demand a figure in the region of £60m for the player they signed from French outfit Lille two summers ago.

Hazard has shone for Chelsea in his two seasons in west London, and boss Jose Mourinho would be loathed to lose such a key member of his starting XI.

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Ronaldo's future at Real has been cast into doubt after former team-mate Angel Di Maria expressed doubts about his happiness in the Spanish capital.

"I don't know how much longer Ronaldo can put up with it at Madrid," the Argentine said. "I get the impression that he is not very happy."

Chelsea would almost certainly be interested in bringing Ronaldo to Stamford Bridge should he decide to seek a new club next summer, however, a return to ex-club United would be more likely for 29-year-old.

The Portuguese said last week: "I love Manchester. Everyone knows that. Manchester is in my heart. I left many good friends there.

"The supporters are amazing and I wish I can come back one day."