Why this former Chelsea star is a good option for Newcastle United

Former Arsenal star, Kevin Campbell, has called on Newcastle United to make a move for former Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in January.

There are growing claims that Newcastle United and Aston Villa are set to make £17million moves for Hazard from Spanish club Real Madrid, in the summer.

Real Madrid are also ready to let the Belgium international leave and could loan him out to interested clubs with an obligatory clause to buy for £17million.

Despite his struggles at Real Madrid, Campbell believes Hazard is worth the risk for the right amount of money, adding that Newcastle is a good option for him and the player can still deliver.

“The thing is, Hazard’s injury record is not much better than Allan Saint-Maximin’s. We all know what Hazard can do,” Campbell said, as quoted by Football Insider.

“If he could rekindle even a quarter of his best, he would be devastating for somebody.

“We have to remember that he carried Chelsea for a few years. Yes, he is not the same player now, but he can still deliver.”

He added, “Newcastle would be a good option. I think he would be a great signing for them at £17million. “How much is left in the tank? He has had a lot of injuries, so I am not sure. It might be worth the risk, though.”