If Chelsea don't win this season, the possibility of them keeping Hazard will be less than ever before before Real Madrid's efforts. However, right at a sensitive time, the Blues' excellent form and Premier League title helped coach Antonio Conte a lot in keeping the club's talented midfielder.
Hazard's contract is currently due to expire in 2020. Although there are still 3 years left on the contract, Chelsea still want to tie Hazard up for longer, possibly until 2022, so that if this midfielder leaves in the worst case scenario, the Premier League team will receive a huge amount of contract release money.
To give Hazard the peace of mind at Stamford Brigde, coach Conte is negotiating with the club's board to raise the 26-year-old midfielder's salary to £300,000/week. Not only that, he also promised to build the Blues' playing style around Hazard from next season. This is relatively understandable as Costa is almost certain to play in China this summer.
If he receives a salary of £300,000/week, Hazard will, along with Rooney, become the two names receiving the highest weekly salary in the Premier League.
In related developments, coach Conte is also looking for a way to extend the contract with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. In addition to keeping the pillars, the Italian strategist is also hoping to get the signatures of Marco Veratti (PSG) and Aubameyang (Dortmund).
