Real Madrid don't go in for subtly. So when the La Liga giants decide they are interested in signing a player, the entire football world knows about it. There are no uncertain terms.
Their pursuit of Eden Hazard is a prime example. Everybody, including the Belgian star, knew Real were keen on bringing him to the Bernabeu from Chelsea. For years, there were media briefings, praise from members of the Los Blancos squad, and club legends ready to eulogise about the Blues' talisman.
Chelsea kept Hazard at Stamford Bridge for as long as they could. And when he did eventually depart for Spain in the summer of 2020, the Blues ensured it was for a fee they were happy with: £130million to be exact.
