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Report: Real Madrid to Step Up 'Operation Paul Pogba' After Securing Eden Hazard

Real Madrid are reportedly set to step up their interest in Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, as they close in on a deal for Chelsea forward Eden Hazard.

According to Juan Ignacio Garcia-Ochoa of Marca, the La Liga side are now "on the cusp" of securing the signing of Hazard from the Blues. Once that transfer is over the line, it's said Los Blancos will begin "Operation Pogba."

In the report, it's noted the France international has had a new contract offer from the Red Devils presented to his agent Mino Raiola, but has made it clear he would like to move to the Spanish capital.