Real Madrid transfer news: Kovacic wanted by Serie A outfit, Kylian Mbappe makes 7 diverse demands to join Real Madrid and more – January 1, 2019

Hello and welcome to the Real Madrid latest transfer news and rumours of the day! The transfer window has officially opened for the winter and here are the top stories of the day…

#3 Roberto Martinez gives advice to Hazard

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has opened up about Eden Hazard. The former Everton boss is the manager of the former Lille star in the Belgium national team and, as a result, has had the privilege of working with him.

Martinez stated that the Belgian is the type of player who doesn’t let anyone down because of his empathy for others. He also added that the Chelsea number 10 has a good understanding with Maurizio Sarri.

“Eden Hazard will never let you down. He honestly cares about the people around him. I don’t know if a new challenge would be good for him. He knows how much they love him at Chelsea. And there’s chemistry between Sarri and him,” Martinez was quoted as saying.

Martinez then stated that Hazard is still enjoying himself with the Blues and could take his game to yet another level even if he plays as a false 9.

“Eden enjoys himself at Chelsea. He has reached an exceptional level at that club. Then it’s uncertain if a new project would be good for him. I’m convinced that he can reinvent himself at Chelsea. Look at him now - even as a ‘9’.”

Hazard has been linked to the Galacticos for a while now and the Spaniard believes that the Belgian is someone who lets his intuition guide him, which is something that allowed him to leave Belgium at such a young age and thrive as a footballer.

As a result, Martinez thinks that his captain should just follow his intuition while making a decision.

"He is a person who is always guided by his intuition," Martinez said. “He is not a player has who unrealistic ambitions.

"He left Belgium very young because he wanted to be a footballer, and from there he has achieved things with clubs that are not normal.

"Hazard is ready to take on any project worldwide. My advice to him is to be happy and follow your intuition."

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#2 Keylor Navas wanted

Navas might be tempted to leave

Ever since Real Madrid signed Thibaut Courtois, things have been bleak for the Costa Rican. The shotstopper has been displaced on the bench by the Belgian as Navas has found it difficult to earn minutes with the former Chelsea goalkeeper in front of him.

As a result, there is a chance that the former Levante goalkeeper is sold somewhere down the line. As much as Navas loves the Galacticos, it would be very hard for him to sit on the bench for most of the season after helping Real Madrid to three Champions League titles in a row.

According to Don Balon, the Costa Rican has interest from Arsenal, who were willing to offer €12 million for Navas. However, there is a twist in this tale as Roma are also keen on acquiring his signature and are also willing to make an improved offer for the player.

#1 Kovacic and the demands of Mbappe

Can Chelsea keep him?

Mateo Kovacic may have permanently left Real Madrid once his loan deal with Chelsea was announced. It doesn’t look like he is going to be back but it also seems as though it won’t be Chelsea who get to keep him.

Kovacic joined Real Madrid in 2015 from Inter, who now want the player back. According to reports, Inter believe they can have him since his loan deal with Chelsea doesn’t include a buy-out clause.

Meanwhile, according to Diario Gol, Kylian Mbappe has handed his list of demands to join Real Madrid. Apparently, he has made 7 demands: to be the highest-paid player, to be the focal point of the system, €500,000 bonus on winning the Ballon d’Or, the number 10 shirt, a private driver, a butler (Batman Mbappe?) and a private jet.

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