Chelsea
hope their offer to make Eden Hazard the highest paid player in the club's
history will finally fend off interest from Real Madrid.
Blues head coach Maurizio Sarri confirmed on Tuesday that there is an offer
on the table for the Belgium star to sign and it is now only "up to him" to
complete the deal.
Reports emerged in Spain on Wednesday claiming Real Madrid have ramped up
their efforts to tempt Hazard away from Stamford Bridge, with his contract
moving into its final 18 months in the New Year.
But Sky Sports News understands Chelsea have made Hazard a huge offer to be
the club's highest earner and they are not commenting on reports his wages
could rise towards the £300,000-per-week mark.
Talks continue over the player's future and Hazard himself has openly
admitted a move is "possible" next summer if he decides not to renew in west
London.
Sarri, meanwhile, said ahead of the team's trip to Wolves: "The club is
available to sign a new contract immediately but it's up to him if he wants
to renew.
"I want Eden here, of course, but I want him here if he wants to stay here.
I know very well that there are discussions between the club and the manager
of Eden every week."
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