Chelsea Ready to Swap Star Player for Real Madrid Playmaker

Real Madrid playmaker Marco Asensio has been heavily linked with a move away from the Bernabeu and could be heading to Chelsea, Diario Gol reports.

The Spain international is desperate to get more game time under Zinedine Zidane and a move to Stamford Bridge is probably certain for the 22-year-old.

Asensio has started just 14 La Liga games this time out, netting eight goals and chipping in with five assists in all competitions.

According to Spanish news outlet, Asensio could be heading to Chelsea this summer if the right offer comes for the Los Blancos prodigy.

Diario Gol claim the Blues want Asensio to replace Eden Hazard if the Belgium international quits Stamford Bridge for a move to the Spanish capital.

Hazard is a long-term target for Real, with Zidane and Florentino Perez doing all they can to land the winger at the end of the season.

The Belgium international was destined for a move to the Bernabeu last season but broke his ankle while on international duty, ending any hope of a move.

Diario Gol also added the Spaniard is putting pressure on Real to sell him this summer, unless he will be guaranteed more game time with the squad.

Chelsea edged past Leicester to reach the FA Cup semi-finals in a 2-1 win with goals from Alvaro Morata and Pedro Rodrigues while Jamie Vardy got the only goal for the Foxes.

Antonio Conte’s side have been handed a semi final draw against Southampton as the FA Cup remains their only hope of winning a silverware this season.

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