Real Madrid to abandon Hazard move?

Real Madrid will abandon their chase for Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard, according to AS.

New coach Julen Lopetegui is looking to make Isco a key player and give Marco Asensio more playing time in the coming season.

Real Madrid have been linked with the Belgian international who has also spoken favourably about playing for the European champions.

Chelsea have reportedly placed a £200m price tag on the World Cup star, an amount that has probably changed Real's mind about completing the move.

Real Madrid are yet to sign a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo who left for Juventus this summer after nine years at the Bernabeu.

Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri reportedly wants Hazard to stay and a development like this will boost his chances of doing well at Stamford Bridge.

Hazard has been with the Blues for six seasons, and in that time, he has been key to the successes of the London side.

Away from Hazard, Real are close to completing a move for his compatriot Thibaut Courtois who has agreed to join the UEFA Champions League holders.