Chelsea transfer news: Philippe Coutinho lined up as potential Eden Hazard replacement – reports

Chelsea transfer news: Philippe Coutinho lined up as potential Eden Hazard replacement – reports
Chelsea are considering a shock move for Barcelona flop Philippe Coutinho if Eden Hazard is sold to Real Madrid this summer, reports claim.Hazard has made a decision on his future and he is widely expected to join Madrid at the end of the season.2

Eden Hazard and Philippe Coutinho at the 2018 World Cup

Meanwhile, Coutinho’s switch to Barcelona has been largely disappointing, and a host of clubs, including former employers Liverpool, continue to monitor his situation.According to the Independent, Chelsea have joined the race to try and lure the talented Brazilian back to the Premier League, as they prepare for life with Hazard.Speaking toFrench radio stationRMCas part of a documentary that aired on Wednesday night, Hazard said: I know what I am going to do. I have made a decision. And the Telegraph reports he will officially inform Chelsea he wants to leave.The Belgian will have just one year left on his contract by the summer, and it is understood the Blues will demand more than 100million for him.Madrid are reportedly confident of launching a successful bid to finally land the 28-year-old, which would leave Chelsea with more than enough money for Coutinho.getty2

Coutinho has struggled at Barcelona

Barcelona remain clear their 142million man is not for sale, despite links with Chelsea and Manchester United.Josep Maria Bartomeu, Barca’s club president, told Marca.”We expect a lot from him [Coutinho].“We do not want to sell him, hes one of the good players we want to have.”The former Liverpool star has endured a frustrating season, netting just four goals in La Liga.

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Barcelona's bid to sign Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho continues, but the Catalan giants are unwilling to let the issue run throughout the transfer window, according to the Mirror. The paper says reports in Spain suggest club bosses have decided that if a deal cannot be done by the end of December, then they will need to move on.
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