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Real Madrid have been strongly linked with a move for Chelsea star Eden Hazard after his brilliant start to the season.

Hazard, who was named Premier League’s Player of the Month for September, tops the Premier League’s scoring charts with seven goals.

According to Belgium boss Roberto Martinez, it will be difficult to imagine Chelsea selling Hazard because Chelsea want to win titles and not sell players.

Asked about Madrid’s pursuit of Hazard, Martinez told Cadena Ser: “Hazard can be the leader of any club and his level is very difficult to reach for any player in the world.

“Chelsea want to win titles, not sell players. It’s going to be difficult to see them sell Hazard in the near future.”