ARSENAL are considering a shock move for Real Madrid star Eden Hazard, according to reports.
The former Chelsea winger is supposedly holding showdown talks over his future with the LaLiga side open to letting him leave.
And he could have a surprise offer from the Gunners as they look to bolster their squad for the title race.
Outlet Mediafoot claims that Hazard could go to Arsenal if their proposed transfer for Shakhtar Donetsk’s Mykhailo Mudryk doesn’t materialise amid competition from Chelsea.
Reports suggest that initial contact between Mikel Arteta’s side and representatives in the Spanish capital has been made.
Hazard’s contract expires at the end of the next season and there has supposedly been interest from MLS teams, Fenerbahce and Al-Nassr.
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The 32-year-old has found minutes hard to come by at Real Madrid this season, being an unused substitute on 16 occasions.
He has featured only seven times, managing to score just once in all competitions.
His big money move to Los Blancos back in 2019 has not gone to plan as he has suffered a number of injuries and because of the emergence of Vinicius Junior.
Hazard was even recently mocked by a fourth-division player in the Copa del Rey as he was hooked off by boss Carlo Ancelotti in the 67th minute.
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Demanding Real Madrid supporters also slammed his performance in the rare start.
Hazard’s best days came in England with Chelsea, helping the Blues win two Premier League titles and two Europa Leagues.
He would offer Arsenal experience and he is hoping to rejuvenate his career having also retired from international football with Belgium after a disappointing World Cup
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk