Eden Hazard could return to the Premier League after the winter World Cup as Carlo Ancelotti plans for life without the Belgium captain.
The 31-year-old has played just three league matches in Spain so far this season but is still set to lead his country in Qatar over the next month of international football. His form has never recovered after first-year injuries derailed his move to Real Madrid and now the £100m man has played more minutes in the Champions League than he has in La Liga.
Hazard has also spent more time on the pitch for Roberto Martinez's Belgium than he has for his club side. It is a situation born from injuries and poor form as the ex-Chelsea winger's dream move ultimately failed miserably. A late resurgence could yet be upon him though.