Chelsea have finally identified £80million Leverkusen star, Leon Bailey, as the ideal replacement for forward Eden Hazard.
Hazard completed his move from Chelsea to Real Madrid on Friday night.
The 28 year old will be officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Thursday, June 13.
The Belgium captain scored 110 goals in 352 appearances for the Blues during his seven years at the club.
However, according to Daily Mail, Chelsea board believes Bailey can fill the void left by Hazard at Stamford Bridge.
The report claimed that the West London club are willing to pay Leverkusen’s asking price of £80million for the 21 year old, who is widely considered as one of Bundesliga’s rising stars.
