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Eden Hazard will wait to see Chelsea summer signings before signing new contract

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Eden Hazard sends message to Chelsea board over summer transfers — The Belgian winger only has two years left on his current deal at Stamford Bridge (Picture: Getty)

Eden Hazard has told Chelsea to make statement signings this summer if they want him to sign a contract extension amid continued links with a move to Real Madrid.

The Belgian only has two years left on his current deal with the Blues, though is believed to have verbally agreed terms on a long-term contract that would make him the highest paid player in Chelseas history.

But he is stalling on putting pen to paper, inviting interest from Real, and has now challenged Chelseas board to match his ambitions in the summer transfer market.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Lee/BPI/REX/Shutterstock (9670064bb) Eden Hazard of Chelsea looks down beat Newcastle United vs Chelsea, Premier League, EPL, St. James? Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, 13 May 2018 — Chelsea have offered Hazard a lucrative deal to be the clubs best-paid player (Picture: Rex)

Asked about progress over a new deal, Hazard told reports: Im waiting for new players next season. Well see.

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I want good players, because I want to win the Premier League next season.

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Yeah, [I have to think about] a lot of things, and then we will see. Thats why Im taking my time. Its something big.

Chelsea will look to end a disappointing season on a high at the weekend when the Blues take on Manchester United at Wembley, and Hazard is eager to finally win the FA Cup.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St. James Park on May 13, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) — Antonio Conte has clashed with the Chelsea board over transfer market ambition (Picture: Getty)

He continued: I need two more trophies: Champions League and FA Cup. I think, to play Champions League next season is important. To win trophies also.

Trophies are important. FA Cup, League Cup, Premier League, Champions League. You know? And its more important for me, because Ive never won this one. Thats why I want to win.