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Newcastle managerial target could persuade Eden Hazard to make Premier League return

Newcastle and Chelsea have both been linked with Real Madrid star Eden Hazard and one of the favourites for the Toon job could persuade the Belgian to choose St James' Park.

Real Madrid are reportedly willing let Eden Hazard make a return to the Premier League in January, alerting Newcastle and Chelsea.

The Belgian, 30 has struggled with injuries and form since joining the Spanish giants in June 2019, making just 38 La Liga appearances.

According to ESPN, Newcastle and Chelsea - among others - have been told Hazard is available for transfer in the next window.

The 115-cap international is thought to be ready to call time on his career in Spain after being left on the bench for Real's 2-1 victory against Barcelona on Sunday.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti told reporters after the game: "The problem [Hazard] has right now is he has a coach who prefers another player.

"That can happen in a squad like Real Madrid's. What's important is the player has the motivation to work to play. He is doing that.

"Little by little he is getting back to his best version. I'm convinced that this season he will get to his best and will play more than he is playing now."

Hazard was one of the best players in Europe when he left Chelsea in a £100million deal, scoring 21 goals in all competitions during the 2018-19 campaign.

But he's found the net just four times in La Liga since the move and is running out of time to leave his mark in the Spanish capital.

Speaking in June, Hazard said: "I like the club. I like the players. I will give everything next season for this club. I don't see myself leaving Real Madrid now."

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