Eden Hazard's father confirms Tottenham interest & claims 'it might be best for him to join a club just below the biggest'

The Lille playmaker seems to be set for a move to the Premier League having acknowledged that first-team opportunities could be limited in Spain at Real Madrid or Barcelona



Thierry Hazard indicated that his son would be open to a move White Hart Lane, confirming Spurs' interest in the Belgian midfielder and admitting that first team opportunities might be easier to come by at a club "just below the biggest".



21-year-old Hazard recently spoke favourably of Spurs' London rivals Arsenal, pointing out that the presence of French manager Arsene Wenger, several French players and Belgium international team-mate Thomas Vermaelen would help him settle in at the Emirates Stadium.



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"For now I can only say what Eden said on Monday on TV: Yes, there is interest from Spurs, and no, there's no offer," Thierry told Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad.



"The priority for Eden is one thing: games. Opportunities. It might be better to join a club just below the biggest."



Hazard's father also revealed that his son was now set on a move to the Premier League for that very reason.



"He's made the choice to go to England," he said. "We also considered the Primera Division, but there are only two teams in Spain if you want to win silverware: Real and Barcelona.



"We have to be honest, even though Eden has plenty of talent, the competition for places is huge there."



How do you stay up to date with football when on the move? With http://m.goal.com – your best source for mobile coverage of the beautiful game. Eden Hazard 's father has suggested that a move to Tottenham could interest the Lille playmaker.Thierry Hazard indicated that his son would be open to a move White Hart Lane, confirming Spurs' interest in the Belgian midfielder and admitting that first team opportunities might be easier to come by at a club "just below the biggest".21-year-old Hazard recently spoke favourably of Spurs' London rivals Arsenal, pointing out that the presence of French manager Arsene Wenger, several French players and Belgium international team-mate Thomas Vermaelen would help him settle in at the Emirates Stadium."For now I can only say what Eden said on Monday on TV: Yes, there is interest from Spurs, and no, there's no offer," Thierry told Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad."The priority for Eden is one thing: games. Opportunities. It might be better to join a club just below the biggest."Hazard's father also revealed that his son was now set on a move to the Premier League for that very reason."He's made the choice to go to England," he said. "We also considered the Primera Division, but there are only two teams in Spain if you want to win silverware: Real and Barcelona."We have to be honest, even though Eden has plenty of talent, the competition for places is huge there."