Chelsea have four players Real Madrid may accept in swap deal to bring back Eden Hazard

Chelsea are reportedly interested in saving their iconic former forward Eden Hazard from his dismal Real Madrid spell. The Belgium international joined the La Liga giants for around £100million to much fanfare in 2019 but the transfer has failed to work out. Hazard has scored just five times in 51 appearances for Los Blancos. It is a hugely underwhelming return given his sensational seven-year spell at Chelsea.

A total of 110 goals in 352 games, including 21 in his final season, made him a favourite of Blues supporters.  

According to Spanish outlet El Nacional, Chelsea have already held informal talks with Real over the return of the attacker.  

Owner Roman Abramovich is believed to feel that Hazard can rediscover his reputation as one of the world’s best players by moving back to Stamford Bridge, where he would likely flourish under Thomas Tuchel.  

Club director Marina Granovskaia has apparently set a limit on the amount she sheld spend on prising the 30-year-old away from Real, though. It is understood that £34m would be the maximum spend.

Given how much was spent by the Spanish giants just over two years ago, it is likely that they might want more. That means Chelsea could end up striking a swap deal that would see some of their fringe stars move to Madrid. Express Sport takes a look at who might make way for Hazard.