Chelsea ace Eden Hazard has had fresh contact with Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane.

Currently recovering from an ankle injury, Hazard remains high on the wanted list, despite the trail appearing to go cold this summer.

Don Balon says Zidane has called Hazard in recent days for a catch-up and was informed the Blues ace would be prepared to demand a move away should Real make a firm approach.

For the moment, Real's priority is a deal with Monaco for Kylian Mbappe, however as negotiations drag on alternatives are being considered - with Hazard high on their shortlist.

The midfielder is ready to force a move from his end, something which Mbappe is reluctant to do, and this has been relayed by Zidane to Real president Florentino Perez.

Talk of a swap involving Gareth Bale has also been raised in the last 48 hours.