The Chelsea fans in the Transfer Tavern are hoping Antonio Conte can secure some big-name signings in the January transfer window.
During pre-season Chelsea would have been targeting their second Premier League title in as many seasons, but after 20 fixtures they have been forced to drastically re-evaluate their expectations. Manchester City’s dominance at the top of the table so far has forced the chasing pack to focus their efforts on winning silverware elsewhere, much to the disappointment of The Blues propping up our bar. And the Chelsea fans could be set for even more disappointment in January now that the future of their star player hangs firmly in the balance.
Throughout the season, Chelsea’s manager Antonio Conte has complained about the lack of strength in depth within the current squad, but recent reports suggest he may have even more cause for concern by the end of the season.
According to Sky Sports, Eden Hazard’s father Thierry Hazard has claimed that his son has rejected a contract extension at Stamford Bridge in order to leave the door open for a dream move to play under Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, although the same report states that Chelsea are yet to offer him a contract.
Naturally, the Blues faithful on Twitter are both confused and disappointed by the news, but the majority of supporters are sympathetic and understanding of Hazard’s doubts over his future after more than 5 brilliant years in West London.
Here’s how the Chelsea supporters reacted to Hazard’s contract speculation…
It's actually funny how a big club like Chelsea have a world class player in Eden Hazard & for the 6 seasons he's been here they never once thought about building the team around him
— CFCBluesWave (@cfcBlueWave) December 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/BakayokoChelsea/status/946734153797652480
https://twitter.com/parkedthebus/status/946739322631442435
Eden Hazard gave Chelsea his blood and sweat through every game he played. Can’t call him a snake for wanting to leave to Madrid to play around better players when Chelsea sign shit players every summer. Chelsea will never learn, period.
— Khalid (@khalidmalinguur) December 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/Outmanlile3/status/946708398900502530
https://twitter.com/mbijaiya/status/946737067576430592
Knowing chelsea we will sell him cheap. I'm expecting 200m for the guy
— Chelsea fan Away days only (@cfcfanshomeaway) December 29, 2017
He really should go to Real. Coming from a Chelsea fan myself. He’ll do wonders there.
Chelsea have no intention of being a top elite club, it’s always business first. The next Arsenal.— La BouFad (@fadisthename) December 29, 2017
Dont blame the guy, he obviously prefers Zidane as coach.
— La BouFad (@fadisthename) December 29, 2017
He's legend already…. He gave everything for the club for the past 5 seasons…. If he leaves I'll wish best of luck man..
— Mastermind (@AmiduLukobo) December 29, 2017
