Chelsea have reportedly identified Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho as a replacement for Eden Hazard.
According to Mundo Deportivo, as cited on Calciomercato, the Blues are said to have decided that the former Liverpool man is the player they want to replace the Belgian, should he go on to complete a move to Real Madird.
Hazard has been heavily linked with a move to the Bernabeu and his contract up at the end of next season he is being tipped to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
Coutinho has been linked with moves away from the Nou Camp recently after struggling under Ernesto Valverde.
The Brazilian has started 12 La Liga games this season and scored four goals in that time, but concerns have been raised about the player’s long-term future at the club.
Manchester United have also been linked with a move to bring Coutinho back to the Premier League, in what would be a shock deal to see him leave La Liga so soon.
