Maurizio Sarri has told Real Madrid that it will be impossible to sign Eden Hazard this month.

While the English transfer window closed on Thursday, sides in La Liga, as well as other European leagues, can still make a bid for Premier League stars.

Hazard has been a target for Real Madrid all summer, although Chelsea have consistently stated the Belgium international is not for sale.

Thibaut Courtois, who joined Real Madrid form Chelsea this week, said that he wants Hazard to join him.

But asked about the prospect of foreign teams being able to still make a move for his best players this month, Sarri said: "I think it's impossible. It's impossible because, here, the market is closed. We cannot change important players now, so I think it's impossible.

"Hazard is with us. I think, definitely. Not a problem. I have spoken with him three or four times for everything. He never said something about the market, so I think he's very happy to stay here.”

However, the 59-year-old insists he won't get involved in whether Hazard signs a new contract.

The Belgium international has two years left on his current deal but Chelsea are hoping to agree an extension worth £300,000-a-week.

Sarri added: "I don't want to discuss about contracts, its not my job. My job is on the pitch. My job is to win matches, not contracts. But I have seen a player who is very happy to stay here."

The former Napoli coach has revealed that Hazard is in contention to be captain, although Cesar Azpilicueta will wear the armband tomorrow.

He explained: "For tomorrow, I think Azpilicueta. But it's not the final decision. I want to know well the players. I want to know well the man. Then, when my idea is clear, I will make a decision. The final one.”

Sarri will allow some fringe players to go. France defender Kurt Zouma will join Everton on loan, while Tiemoue Bakayoko is in talks with AC Milan.

The Italian admits he wants to make some cuts and added: "Now I think the squad is too large, so I think some players have to go on loan. But I don't know who at the moment. I prefer to have 23 / 24 players, and three or four very young players. No more.”

Talks between AC Milan and Chelsea over Bakayoko are ongoing as they have yet to agree a loan fee or how much it will cost if AC include an option to buy.

But pressed on whether the France international will leave, Sarri said: “Maybe, I don't know at this moment. Maybe. You have to ask the club at this moment. I want to think only about the match in these days.”