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Real Madrid identify transfer alternative to Chelsea star: Bad news for Arsenal
REAL MADRID have reportedly identified Lyon star Nabil Fekir as an alternative transfer target to Chelsea star Eden Hazard.
Nabil Fekir is wanted by Real Madrid
Real Madrid are said to be desperate to sign Hazard in the summer.
The Belgium international has been in stunning form for Chelsea this season, scoring 10 Premier League goals.
It is in stark contrast to last term, where he toiled under Jose Mourinho and Guus Hiddink.
His rejuvenation has led to Madrid reportedly plotting a huge bid to lure him away from Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
Zinedine Zidane is reportedly plotting a summer swoop
However, Spanish outlet Don Balon claim the Bernabeu giants have a different target in mind should Hazard opt to stay in England.
That man is Lyon star Fekir, who has scored six goals for the Ligue 1 side this season.
The 23-year-old's stock is rising and it is claimed Zinedine Zidane wants to bring him to the Bernabeu.
Zidane is said to be a fan of his youth, hunger and commitment to the cause.
Eden Hazard reportedly remains Real Madrid's top summer target
Real Madrid celebrate winning the Champions League
Madrid's interest will come as a major blow to Arsenal, who have been linked with a move for him in recent seasons.
Indeed, yesterday Fekir told French outlet RTL that he would prefer a move to La Liga over the Premier League.
"I like Spain. It's a league where they play good football. That's the league I prefer. After that, England and Germany are good. I like Italy a bit less," he said.
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