Report: Real Madrid Could Reject Eden Hazard in Favour of Christian Eriksen

Real Madrid have reportedly made Tottenham Hotspur attacker Christian Eriksen their primary target, as they consider alternatives to Chelsea's Eden Hazard.

Cadena Cope (h/t Joe Coleman of TalkSport) reported Los Blancos view the Denmark international as a more suitable purchase, with Barcelona also interested in the Spurs wizard. The reigning UEFA Champions League holders could make their move for Eriksen next summer, as they revamp their squad with a fresh acquisition of Galactico players.

Hazard has consistently been linked with a move to the Spanish capital but could opt to remain with the Blues under a fresh deal.

Eriksen has blossomed in north London since joining from Ajax in 2013, and the player has developed into one of the Premier League's top creative midfielders.

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The Dane has similar attributes to Hazard, but the Belgian superstar is in a rich vein of form at the start of the season.

Hazard has admitted to being a huge admirer of Real, describing a potential transfer to the club as "my dream."

Per Jacob Steinberg of the Guardian, the Chelsea player said:

"I am really in the game, I am playing good football at the moment. Real Madrid is the best club in the world. I don't want to lie today. It is my dream since I was a kid. I was dreaming about this club. We will see. I don't want to talk about this every day. I don't have time but we will talk about my future soon. I think so."

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Eriksen has experienced a quiet start to his season in comparison to Hazard, providing only two assists in six Premier League appearances.

The player has scored no goals domestically, with Hazard already on seven strikes and three assists in the English league.

However, Eriksen has suffered an injury, and his best form is likely to return as the season progresses.

Chelsea will do their best to retain Hazard, but it's unlikely Spurs will have the power to deny Eriksen a chance to play his football at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Gareth Bale and Luka Modric both left White Hart Lane to find huge success in Spain, and Eriksen will believe he can emulate their path to glory.

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Alex Richards of the Mirror reported in August Real were considering a swoop for Eriksen as Modric's long-term heir at the club.

As Madrid contemplate a serious rebuilding effort after Cristiano Ronaldo's sale to Juventus, there would be no surprise if Los Blancos president Florentino Perez went for both Eriksen and Hazard.

New coach Julen Lopetegui's starting XI needs investment, and if both Premier League stars perform to their maximum this season, they could end up as team-mates at one of the biggest clubs on the planet.