3 potential replacements for Eden Hazard at Chelsea

James Rodriguez

With Real Madrid reportedly wanting Hazard, Chelsea could strike up an agreement so that James Rodriguez comes to Stamford Bridge as part of the deal.

The Colombian captain is out of favour at the Bernabeu, having started just six of their 25 La Liga games so far, and only half of their Champions League clashes.

The 25-year-old, who shot to prominence at the 2014 World Cup, was linked with a move to Chelsea last summer and again in the winter, although no deal ever materialised.

However, with Rodriguez’s playing time becoming even more restricted in the Spanish capital, he’s unlikely to want to stick around and waste time on the sidelines, so a move to England with Conte’s men would make sense for both parties.