Real Madrid are plotting to use Eden Hazard as a makeweight in a potential player-plus-cash offer for Chelsea star Reece James, according to reports in Spain.

Hazard has been heavily linked with a sensational return to Stamford Bridge in recent weeks, with Madrid desperate to offload the former Blues ace.

The Spanish giants are in the market for a new right-back to offer cover for Dani Carvajal.

Real boss Carlo Ancelotti has requested the signing of James.

Club president Florentino Perez hopes to hit two birds with one stone by bringing in the Englishman and offloading the Belgian.

Chelsea are unlikely to let James leave even though they want Hazard's return.

The 30-year-old has lost his way since leaving Stamford Bridge for Real Madrid in the summer of 2019 for a reported fee of €100 million.