Chelsea ask for two Real Madrid stars in Eden Hazard swap deal - reports in Spain

CHELSEA have upped the stakes with Real Madrid over a potential deal for Eden Hazard.

Chelsea want Gareth Bale and Dani Ceballos in exchange for Eden Hazard

Real Madrid, on the advice of head coach of Zinedine Zidane, are pursuing a swoop for Hazard.

 Reports in Spain suggest Chelsea will only green light an exit for the Belgian superstar if they can get a couple of players in return to immediately fill the void.
 Trace Sport exclusively revealed earlier this year that Real Madrid were preparing to offer Gareth Bale plus cash for Hazard.
But, according to Spanish publication Don Balon, Chelsea chiefs have asked the Spanish club’s president Florentino Perez to chuck midfielder Dani Ceballos into the mix as well. 

Chelsea’s request has put the cat among the pigeons at the Bernabeu.

Don Balon claim Real Madrid chiefs are split between those who believe the two players combined are worth more than Hazard and those who think it is worth getting rid of fringe players to secure a deal.

 Bale has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid after an injury-plagued 18 months that has seen him fall out of favour.

 But the Wales international’s agent has shot down the speculation. 

Jonathan Barnett said: ”Gareth is a
Real Madrid player and loves Real Madrid, and Real Madrid love Gareth. 

Chelsea Transfer News: Real Madrid duo wanted in Eden Hazard swap dealGETTY Gareth Bale has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid

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Gareth Bale has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid

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Dani Ceballos has struggled for action since joining Real Madrid

 “All this talk about leaving is written by reporters who have no idea what is going on and who need to write something and don't care if it is true or not.” Ceballos, meanwhile, has struggled for game time since joining Los Blancos from Real Betis last summer.
 The 21-year-old has been linked with a move to Liverpool as a replacement for Philippe Coutinho, who joined Barcelona in January.