Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois give Chelsea fans hope they are about to sign new deals
EDEN HAZARD'S future at Chelsea Hazard is testing the nerve of many a Chelsea fan.
The mercurial Belgian midfield has recaptured his best form and the Blues await an explosive performance against Barcelona in next week's Champions League showdown.
With Real Madrid's interest in both Hazard and Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois always looming on the horizon, there is concern that both players might leave.
But have thrust more light on the matter - and suggested the two players are actually preparing to sign new deals.
On Thursday a picture of Hazard, aged 27, being filmed at Stamford Bridge emerged amid suggestions that this was the forerunner to confirmation of a contract renewal.
Fellow-Belgian Courtois also posted on Instagram a picture on Twitter that Blues supporters could interpret as a sign he is also staying.
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It shows the giant No 1 walking into Stamford Bridge - as opposed to out. Courtois, 25, is contracted to Chelsea until 2019 but, of course, there is that link with Real.
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Hazard's current deal runs out in 2010. He has always shown his admiration for Real head coach Zinedine Zidane.
And, given his stonking form that saw him fire two goals in Monday's 3-0 win over rock bottom West Bromwich Albion, he's sure to hog the limelight.
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Should Hazard make an appearance against Championship strugglers Hull City in Saturday's FA Cup tie, expect even more fireworks.
He may be on the bench, but even a cameo performance form him is sure to brighten up the afternoon.
But Chelsea supporters can cling on to the hope that both he - and Courtois - will remain faithful to the West London cause.