5 players Real Madrid can target instead of Eden Hazard

#2 Ivan Perišić

Ivan Perisic was phenomenal in the World Cup

The way Croatian national team etched their name in the footballing folklore by unexpectedly making their way to the finals of the World Cup was one for the books.

And even though it was Ivan Rakitic and Luka Modric who remained in the limelight for The Blazers' exploits in Russia, Ivan Perisic was the unsung hero of their incredible campaign.

The 29-year-old oiled the wheels of Croatia's road to the finals via an impressive tally of 3 goals and an assist. Perisic's contributions were particularly pivotal in Croatia's spine-tingling razor-thin victory against England where he went on to score the equalizer before chipping in with a heaven-sent assist that led to Mario Mandžukić's winner in the extra-time.

Valued at £40.5m according to Transfermarkt, it would be an absolute steal for Real Madrid if they manage to hijack Manchester United's target.