Spurs and Arsenal have been locked in a battle to try and sign
the Belgian playmaker, 21.
But City boss Roberto Mancini, assistant David Platt and chief
football administration officer Brian Marwood flew to France to
watch Hazard score one goal and set up two more in Lille's 4-0 win
over Valenciennes.
And the trio were expected to open negotiations about a summer
deal for Hazard, who has a £33million release clause in his
contract.
Manchester United and Chelsea are interested as well and Alex
Ferguson also watched Hazard last weekend.
But City believe they can outbid any of their rivals with a deal
worth over £150,000 a week.
Hazard revealed: "I heard before the game that Mancini was
there.
"For my part I always try and play the same way, whether Alex
Ferguson's there or Mancini now.
"I try and forget about that when I'm on the pitch, I try to
play my own game. No matter who's in the stands I just try to show
what I can do.
"We'll see what happens, but for now I'm concentrating on
finishing the season well with Lille."
