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May112019 by JBNo Comments

Abramovich identifies the player he wants to replace Hazard

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to push ahead with a transfer for Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho as they plan for life after Eden Hazard. The Belgium international is widely expected to leave Stamford Bridge this year having refused to sign a new deal with the club; he has just a year left to run on his current contract and Chelsea fear they will need to cash in. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Real head coach Zinedine Zidane has made Hazard his top transfer target and is ready to make a bid in excess of £100million to land him. Now Spanish radio station Cadena SER claim that Chelsea are set to lose Hazard and will immediately reinvest the funds on Coutinho, transfer ban permitting. The London club are still hopeful that they will be all...

Apr22019 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea to sign £142m replacement for Eden Hazard if transfer ban is lifted

Uncategorized, La Liga, Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea will make a move for unhappy Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho as a replacement for Eden Hazard if their transfer ban is delayed, according to reports in Spain. The Brazil international has struggled to live up to expectations at Camp Nou since his €160 million (£142m) transfer from Liverpool last summer and is seriously considering his future. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last week, reports emerged that Coutinho has already told his Brazil teammates during international duty that leaving Barcelona is a possibility at the end of the season. Chelsea, meanwhile, have already launched an appeal to the FIFA Appeals Committee after being hit with a transfer ban for two transfer windows for breaching rules relating to signing players under the age o...

Feb72019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona send message to Chelsea over Coutinho transfer

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Barcelona have warned Premier League clubs Manchester United and Chelsea that Philippe Coutinho is not for sale. The Brazil international, who joined Barcelona in January 2017 in a £142million transfer from Liverpool, is already being linked with an exit from the Nou Camp. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old has already won three titles at Barcelona but has endured a somewhat frustrating campaign, only scoring four goals in the league. Premier League giants Man United and Chelsea have reportedly expressed interest in discussing a deal with Barcelona to bring him back to England. For Chelsea, Coutinho could be seen as a replacement for Eden Hazard, who appears to be set on a move to Real Madrid. But the clubs may be forced to look elsew...

Jan312019 by JBNo Comments

Coutinho breaks silence on transfer links to Man United & Chelsea

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Philippe Coutinho refused to rule out a future transfer away from Spain, but insists his focus is on performing for Barcelona. The former Liverpool playmaker has found life difficult at Barcelona and is yet to rediscover his best form in his season in Spain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly plotting moves for Coutinho, as speculation mounts Barcelona could be open to selling the Brazilian. Coutinho addressed the transfer talk after Barcelona’s 6-1 Copa del Rey win over Sevilla. He told BeIN Sports : ‘Nobody knows what will happen in the future. All I have in my head right now is to work hard.’ Ernesto Valverde issued a challenge to Coutinho after the midfielder scored a brace against Sevilla, urging the ...

Jul92018 by JBNo Comments

PSG reportedly make €270m Coutinho bid

Transfer Info

Paris Saint-Germain have submitted a stunning €270 million bid to sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona, according to reports. Barca signed the Brazil international from Liverpool for £142m inJanuary but now have the opportunity to make nearly £100m on the player. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Mundo Deportivo , PSG have not directly contacted Barca but submitted their world-record offer to one of the Brazilian's representatives. Barca are not willing to sell the midfielder and would only allow him to leave if PSG met his €400m release clause. Since signing for Barcelona, Coutinho has made 22 appearances in all competitions, scoring 10 goals and providing six assists. Brazil were eliminated by Belgium in the quarter-finals last week ...

May252018 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool owner takes dig at Coutinho and Suarez ahead of Champions League final

Premier League, La Liga

Liverpool owner John Henry has taken a dig at Philippe Coutinho Luis Suarez ahead of their Champions League final against Real Madrid. Liverpool will attempt to win a sixth European Cup on Saturday when they face Los Blancos in Kiev. Jurgen Klopp’s side have enjoyed a good run in Europe this season, beating Porto, Manchester City and Roma in the knockout to reach the final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool have twice been forced to sell their key players to Barcelona in the last four seasons, with Coutinho joining Luis Suarez at the Nou Camp in the winter transfer window. Asked about the duo ahead of Saturday’s final, Liverpool owner and American businessman Henry told AP: ‘They’ll be watching this weekend and could have been playing. ‘Bu...