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HAZARD SET TO QUIT THE BLUES

want to stay or go. Chelsea will make the final decision – if they want to let me go. You know my preferred destination.”

Madrid have been long-term admirers of the 27-year-old and are looking for a world-class replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo after selling the Portuguese star to Juventus.

Chelsea would demand £150million for a player who has two years left on his contract and shows no desire to extend his stay at the club.

Hazard’s comments will be the first test for Sarri (right). The Italian is planning a shake-up of the Chelsea squad and is willing to let Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata leave so they can sign Gonzalo Higuain from Juventus.

Former Napoli boss Sarri yesterday raided his old club as Chelsea beat Manchester City to the £57m signing of Jorginho.

And now Sarri wants to revamp his forward line with a move for Higuain.

Juventus are open to selling 30-year-old striker Higuain, who is on £240,000 a week, after their stunning capture of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Sarri hopes to tempt Juve by using £58m Morata as part of a swap deal.

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