Arsenal reportedly met with Real Madrid this week to discuss a possible loan deal for Eden Hazard.

The 31-year-old, who is currently on the sidelines recovering from a leg operation, has again struggled to make his mark for Los Blancos this term, managing just one goal and two assists in 22 outings in all competitions.

Hazard still has more than two years left to run on his deal at Bernabeu, but Carlo Ancelotti's side are said to be open to letting him leave during this summer's transfer window.

According to Foot Mercato, Arsenal met with Real Madrid earlier this week to discuss a possible 'loan with an option to buy' in the upcoming market.

The report, though, claims that Hazard is not currently considering a move to the Gunners, as he wants to stay and fight for his Real Madrid career.

The attacker is believed to be reluctant to switch clubs in a World Cup year and is convinced that he can return to his best form next season.

Hazard starred for Chelsea in the Premier League between 2012 and 2019 but has struggled to make his mark for Real Madrid since arriving at Bernabeu in a big-money move. body check tags ::