Real Madrid Transfer News: Latest on Eden Hazard and Jamie Vardy Rumours

Belgium national coach Marc Wilmots has denied he has advised Eden Hazard to leave Chelsea for Real Madrid after reports suggested he is encouraging the midfielder to depart Stamford Bridge. 

Wilmots bluntly told Belgian broadcaster RTBF (h/t talkSPORT) he hasn't offered a transfer opinion to the struggling star: "I do not need to intervene there. Eden is old enough to make his choices."

John Cross and Neil McLeman of the Mirror claimed Wilmots would give his blessing for a move to the Bernabeu, as he feared the player could face "burnout" in England due to fatigue. 

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However, the manager's most recent comments refute the rumour, as Hazard decides what to do next to get his career back on track. 

The Daily Mail's Sami Mokbel reported Los Blancos want to take the player from west London, but they are "wary" of the cost of any prospective transfer, as Chelsea seek a world-record offer for the PFA Player of the Year.

Mokbel said Real expect Blues owner Roman Abramovich to put up a fight to keep the attacking midfielder, only doing business if they are prepared to top the £86 million they paid Tottenham Hotspur for Gareth Bale.

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However, the Belgian has witnessed a dramatic crash in form, often being left on the bench by coach Jose Mourinho after a poor return in performance and stats. The 24-year-old has managed only two assists from his 16 Premier League and European appearances this term, according to WhoScored.com.

Despite his severe blip in form, Kristof Terreur of Belgian publication Het Laatste Nieuws claimed the wheels are in motion for Hazard to move to Spain:

Hazard's talent cannot be doubted, but his career at Chelsea has broken down and is likely to expedite an exit from English football—sooner rather than later.

The future tenure of Mourinho will dictate whether Hazard is required at the Bridge, as a new coach would influence Abramovich's thinking around squad personnel. 

Vardy Happy at Leicester City

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Leicester City's leading scorer Jamie Vardy has said he is content with life in England, which comes in wake of interest from Madrid in his signature. 

The prolific striker told Sky Sports (h/t Goal.com) he is focused on doing well for the Foxes as they ride high near the top of the Premier League table:

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It is all speculation, it is as simple as that.

I am happy with what I am doing at Leicester and long may that continue. It has been a brilliant start for myself as well as the team.

I have already doubled my tally from last year but I don't set myself any targets.

I just want to keep on improving as much as possible and the way the season has started I could not ask for much more really.

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Vardy has shot to the top of the scoring charts in England, breaking records on the way, hitting 12 goals in the league, per WhoScored.

A strike against Newcastle United for his club in their next game will see the player equal Ruud van Nistelrooy's consecutive-goal record of 10 in the Premier League, according to Goal, as he surpasses a host of world-famous marksmen who have plied their trade in England. 

The Galactico speculation rewards Vardy for his recently outstanding form, but it is difficult to imagine him performing at the highest level of European football with Real. 

He is a workmanlike player who has thrived under manager Claudio Ranieri's tactics, but the finer details of playing for a superclub could be a step too far.

Vardy deserves his plaudits for his exploits this term, but a transfer to Madrid appears to be closer to fantasy football rather than reality.