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Real Madrid news: CRUNCH talks with Solari amid Chelsea and Hazard speculation
REAL MADRID bigwigs have reportedly urged Santiago Solari to ‘be brave’.
ESPN pundits discuss Real Madrid's appointment of Solari
Los Blancos struggled in La Liga at the start of the campaign and dismissed Julen Lopetegui after a shocking run of form.
Solari took charge on a permanent basis after an impressive stint as caretaker boss.
However, the wheels came off on Saturday against Eibar.
Real were battered 3-0 by the Basque-based minnows.
Maurizio Sarri wants Real Madrid target Eden Hazard to stay at Chelsea
According to Spanish daily OK Diario, club chiefs have held talks with Solari.
It’s suggested they want him to start throwing caution to the wind.
Florentino Perez is reportedly aware that Real are in a transition period.
But that means fresh blood will need to be drafted in - particularly given Cristiano Ronaldo’s summer exit.
Real remain interested in Chelsea ace Eden Hazard and the Belgian maestro has done little to play down speculation.
“I have one year left in June,” he explained.
“If I don’t extend, (a move) is possible.
“I can’t see myself leaving in January. I wouldn’t do that to the club, the fans.
“Next summer it’s a possibility, but it’s also possible that I spend the rest of my career at Chelsea.”
Chelsea tied N’Golo Kante to new long-term deal last week and Maurizio Sarri made it clear he wants Hazard to do the same.
“This (Kante) is very important news, he is a very important player for us,” Sarri said.
“He is very important player for us in the defensive phase and is improving in offensive movements.
“Now he has to improve in the last 20-25 metres, he can score more.
“I don’t know about a new contract (for Eden).
“I don’t know about the evolution of a new contract, I think we can do it. I hope so.”
Real Madrid face Roma in the Champions League tomorrow.