Rumblings of Eden Hazard’s potential exit from Chelsea have been rife this morning.The Belgian midfielder has yet to sign a contract extension with the London outfit.
Hazard, 26, has been linked with a £90 Million move to Manchester United, a move that would reunite him with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
ESPN journalist Mark Ogden believes there is little possibility the former Lille player will leave the London based club in January.
Ogden joined this morning’s OTB AM.
“I think the chances of Eden Hazard going to Man United in January are not even 1%. Chelsea already have been criticized by their fans for selling Nemanja Matic to Manchester United, so, I don’t believe for one minute that they’d let Eden Hazard go to Man United.”
Ogden also pointed out past tensions between Mourhino and Hazard. He says it’s a key factor as to why the Belgium international will remain at Stamford Bridge, at least for the moment.
“There’s history there between Hazard and Mourinho; it’s not exactly positive history. United tried to get Hazard back in 2012, and Chelsea were in for him. He made it clear he wanted to go to London. I think if Eden Hazard leaves Chelsea it will be to Real Madrid or PGS. I don’t see anyway United can get him there. What United do need, is a number ten, somebody who can unlock the door.”
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