Chelsea enter Hazard race

Chelsea have reportedly entered the race to sign the much sought after Lille playermaker Eden Hazard, the news means the blues will be fighting against the likes of Spurs, Manchester City and Manchester United for the youngsters signature.

Despite being liked with more clubs than Fernando Torres has scored goals this term, Tottenham are the only side to have publicly declared their interest to sign the 21-year old but that doesn’t mean they may not have to fight off Roman Ambramovich’s wallet to bring the player in.

The Belgian is one of the hottest properties in European football at the minute, and it was reported that Chelsea are ready to trigger the £34m release clause in the skilful young star’s contract to bring him to West-London.

The Belgian is one of the hottest properties in European football at the minute, and it was reported that Chelsea are ready to trigger the £34m release clause in the skilful young star’s contract to bring him to West-London.

The talent of Hazard shouldn’t be doubted with former Chelsea man Joe Cole, a team-mate this term of Hazard stating that one day he will be the world’s best player.

With Harry Redknapp looking to establish his side as a genuine top four side he will be scratching his head all summer when it comes to alternative transfer targets if Chelsea steal a march on the coveted player.

Who knows where he will end up once the transfer market opens up, but expect bidding wars-a-plenty when this man's name at the centre of it all.

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