Real Madrid would have to pay some serious amount if they want Eden Hazard to represent Bernabeu, as Chelsea want a world-record fee to leave their five-star player.

Real Madrid remain the favoured destination for Hazard but Chelsea will not sell their star man cheaply and know the price tag will act as a deterrent at this stage of the window.

Even Hazard is not pushing for a move and Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri is keen to work with him and Willian.

However, there is growing concern that the Belgian will not extend his contract at Stamford Bridge. He has two years remaining on his current deal but has stalled on signing new terms worth £300,000-a-week.

Chelsea will also have to determine their goalkeeping situation once Real Madrid target Thibaut Courtois returns from holiday.

Alarmingly, Courtois has just one year left on his contract and talks have not restarted since breaking down in May.

They would like Everton's Jordan Pickford as his replacement but Everton have no desire to sell and will consider a new contract for their England international.