Real Madrid Set to Replace Eden Hazard With Nigerian Winger Samuel Chukwueze

• Real Madrid has turned to Samuel Chukwueze to replace Belgium winger Eden Hazard
• Hazard has been let go by the La Liga giants a year early after four unproductive seasons in Madrid
• Chukwueze’s current deal with Villareal expires in 2024 and has a price tag of €40million

Samuel Chukwueze’s brilliance in La Liga has not gone unnoticed by the big teams in Spain, with Real Madrid reportedly calling for the winger’s signature this summer.

The Nigerian forward caught the attention of the decision-makers after he netted twice to help his Villarreal side defeat Real Madrid 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in April.

According to AS Soccer, Real Madrid’s need to replenish their squad - following the departures of Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard, Marco Asensio, and Mariano Daiz - has led them to Chukwueze.

The Spanish giants are said to have approached Villarreal to inquire about the Nigerian winger’s availability this summer, although his current deal with the Yellow Submarines does not expire until 2024.

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Los Blancos hopes to secure a deal in the range of €40 million for Chukwueze, who scored 13 goals and created 11 assists in 50 games for Villarreal this season.

Aston Villa hijacking Chukwueze deal?

Meanwhile, Aston Villa will hope to reunite Chukwueze with his former boss, Unai Emery, in England next season after entering the race to sign the Nigerian winger, Soccernet reports.

The Premier League club are willing to pay as high as €50 mil for the Super Eagles winger, who is also a target for Spanish giants, Real Madrid this summer.

In addition to Aston Villa, West Ham and Arsenal are also reported to be interested in Chukwueze’s signature as they look to build their squad depth ahead of next season’s European competitions.

Contract talks with Chukwueze stalls

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Nigerian international, Chukwueze currently negotiating a contract extension with Spanish club, Villarreal.

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It is believed the Super Eagles player is yet to reach a final agreement with the La Liga side amid interest from clubs including Real Madrid.

The winger’s current deal with the Yellow Submarine will expire next year, and so far, nothing has been agreed between the parties.