Chelsea Transfer Rumours and News Tracker: Week of December 15

In just over a fortnight, the winter transfer window opens, and the rumour mill is beginning to kick into gear.

Chelsea are among the clubs being linked with high-profile moves for some of Europe's finest talents, while some stars of their own are catching attention.

As always, Bleacher Report will keep you up to date with the latest breaking news on the ins and outs at Stamford Bridge.

Stay tuned to keep on top of all the rumours surrounding your club.

Last update: Monday, Dec. 15.

Real Madrid Chase Eden Hazard with £90 Million Gareth Bale Sale

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It seems Real Madrid are desperate to sign Eden Hazard from Chelsea: so much so that the reigning European champions are planning on selling Gareth Bale to fund their pursuit of the Belgian, according to Chisanga Malata of the Daily Star.

It's believed Manchester United are willing to pay £90 million for Bale, which will then give Carlo Ancelotti the funds to sign Hazard from Chelsea.

The move seems to be banking on a lot of things happening before Real can strike, and they may have to up their game somewhat, too, as Jose Mourinho confirmed only last week that Hazard was close to signing a new contract at Stamford Bridge, per Neil McLeman of the Daily Mirror.

Inter Milan Closing in on Mohamed Salah Deal

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He put in an encouraging performance against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League last week, but it seems Mohamed Salah's days at Stamford Bridge remain numbered.

The Egyptian has featured just six times all season for the Blues, and the gossip surrounding his future is beginning to intensify.

Inter Milan are known admirers, and according to talkSPORT, they will attempt to sign him January.

The report suggests Mourinho is willing to allow Salah to leave on loan before making a permanent switch to the San Siro in the summer.