Waching daily Jul 29 2018

Hazard decision Real Madrid have decided against signing Chelsea star Eden Hazard this summer

 The Spanish giants have been heavily linked with a move for the Belgian in recent years

 But according to Spanish outlet AS, Madrid have decided against signing Hazard in this window due to already having Isco in the squad

 The Spaniard enjoys a good relationship with new Los Blancos boss Julen Lopetegui after playing under him for the national side

 AS report the former Spain boss will give Isco a 'decisive role' in his new look Madrid side after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo

Pickford 'not for sale' Everton will have no interest in selling Jordan Pickford to Chelsea because of how much they spent on him last summer, claims former Toffees striker Brian McBride

 Pickford is reportedly the No 1 target to replace Thibaut Courtois at Stamford Bridge, who is wanted by Real Madrid

 "Everton wanted him last year and spent a good amount of change on a goalkeeper. And that's why I don't think this is going to happen," McBride told ESPN FC

 "I just think that Everton are still in the realms of building, they don't want to see a goalkeeper that's very important to them go

 "So I'm going to say Chelsea's interested, but Everton is not going to let him go

" Butland blow Stoke manager Gary Rowett has dismissed speculation linking goalkeeper Jack Butland with a move to Chelsea

 Rowett told Stoke's official website: "I don't believe any rumours if I'm honest

 "I understand the good players are going to be linked with good clubs which is great, I get that

 "That shows the level of player we've got at this club. "It shows the level Jack Butland is at as a young keeper and that those clubs might potentially look at him

"Juve double deal New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is closing in on a £90m double swoop for Gonzalo Higuain and centre-back team-mate Daniele Rugani, according to Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol

 "They are getting closer and closer to Daniele Rugani. Juventus are asking for around £40m for the central defender," he said

 "Chelsea see him as a long-term replacement for Gary Cahill and David Luiz. "Gonzalo Higuain is one of their top targets but Juventus want £50million - even though he's 30

 "New Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri knows Higuain well from his time in Italy

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