Chelsea are ready to hold Eden Hazard to his contract next season.

The Daily Express says Chelsea are prepared to lose Hazard for FREE if it means blocking Real Madrid's bid this summer.

Hazard, 28, is out of contract at Stamford Bridge at the end of next season so will be able to agree a move from January.

Real Madrid are plotting to go in with an initial bid of £70million for the Belgian star.

However, the Spanish giants know Chelsea will reject that offer but will use it to show their intent at landing Hazard.

Chelsea are happy to run the risk of losing their most-valuable asset for nothing.