Chelsea are “in advanced talks” over a loan deal for Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho – and they could get a bargain option to buy.
Daily Star Sport understood this week that the Blues are looking to bolster their midfield with the Brazilian. Coutinho has suffered a tumultuous time at Barcelona since moving from Liverpool for £105m, scoring 21 goals in 76 appearances before spending this season on loan at Bayern Munich.
And Spanish outlet Sport has reported that the Blues have now taken a big step in their pursuit of the midfielder. Coutinho’s agents are in talks with the London club but there is not final agreement.
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