
That is according to journalist and Spanish football expert Pete Jenson.
Speculation has ramped up over Hazard's future and reports emerged over the weekend that Real have already sorted out a house and school for his wife and three children.
Express Sport understands Real are prepared to break the world-record transfer fee and splash out £100million if given any encouragement.
And Jenson thinks Real's forthcoming presidential elections are driving current incumbent Florentino Perez's desire to snap up the Belgian playmaker.
"Real are due to make a splash, Zinedine Zidane has loved him for a long time.
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Zinedine Zidane is a long-standing admirer of Eden Hazard
As I say, it's something to dazzle the fans with, and make sure he stays in power
Pete Jenson
"The manager's word doesn't always count for much at Madrid, but Zidane made such a good start to his managerial career that he will be listened to," Jenson told BBC Radio 5 live.
"He likes Hazard, so I think there is a possibility that this can happen.
"So it could be for political reasons as much as football reasons.
"Perez will want to have something under his arm, and a new player is usually what he presents to the supporters.
"As I say, it's something to dazzle the fans with, and make sure he stays in power."
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