New Barca boss Luis Enrique is determined to make his mark at the Nou Camp and reports suggest he was preparing a world record bid – including Alexis Sanchez – for the Liverpool striker.<\/p>\n
However, Brendan Rodgers insists he has no intention of parting with his star man as his side get set for a crack at the Champions League.<\/p>\n
That has led to Barca bosses exploring other options, including Robin van Persie, Sergio Aguero and Marco Reus.<\/p>\n
But according to the Express and the Daily Star, each of those players is out of their reach and they are set to turn their attentions to Hazard.<\/p>\n
The Belgian enjoyed an outstanding campaign for Chelsea last season, ending with him being crowned the PFA Young Player of the Year.<\/p>\n
However, his relationship with boss Jose Mourinho is particularly frosty after the Portuguese publicly criticised his winger after the Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n
Paris Saint Germain were monitoring the situation but were warned Hazard wasn’t for sale and Laurent Blanc insisted he had given up on trying to sign him.<\/p>\n
It appears unlikely Chelsea’s stance would have changed but should the planned move for Suarez fail, Barca could be prepared to pay over the odds for the Belgian.<\/p>\n
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