Chelsea transfer news: Manchester United target Philippe Coutinho lined up for shock move if Eden Hazard joins Real Madrid – reports
The Belgium captain could be off in the summer and the former Liverpool man could be on his way to Stamford Bridge to replace him
Chelsea are reportedly lining up an ambitious move for Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho - IF Eden Hazard joins Real Madrid in the summer.
However, the Blues may have to beat Manchester United to the signing of the former Liverpool player.
Hazard's interview with France Football shortly after the London derby defeat to Arsenal seemed to suggest a summer move to the Bernabeu was on the cards.
After years of flirtation with the LaLiga giants, the Belgium captain finally seems to be off and Chelsea are already plotting up a contingency plan.
According to the , Chelsea have been asked to be kept informed of any developments in the Brazilian's future at the Camp Nou.
After falling behind Ousmane Demeble at Barca, the Spanish giants have reportedly quoted a £100million asking price for the 26-year-old.
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Coutinho is keen to make his 'dream' move to Catalonia work having only left Liverpool last year in a £142million deal.
However, United are reportedly interested in making a stunning deal work, but only in the summer after being priced out this month.
Journalist David Aymoral explained to : “A deal looks rather unlikely in January, since the Blaugrana would want more than €100 million to even consider the departure of the crown jewel of their transfer campaign last winter.”