Chelsea determined not to let Hazard join Real

Chelsea are determined to ensure that Eden Hazard remains happy at Stamford Bridge and is not tempted by a move to Real Madrid.

The Spanish side have long been linked with a move for the Belgium star, though particularly more so in recent weeks as they attempt to cope with the summer sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus.

Hazard, meanwhile, has starred as Maurizio Sarri’s men have climbed to the top of the Premier League standings after eight matches, scoring seven times and creating a further three goals for team-mates.

As such, Blues chairman Bruce Buck has reiterated the club’s desire to keep hold of the former Lille star.

“We want him to stay and we will do what we have to do to entice him to stay,” Buck said, discussing the topic in Doha at the Financial Times Future of Football event.

“Every Chelsea fan in London and around the world loves Eden Hazard, and he’s not only a great footballer but I think he’s a wonderful lad.”