Philippe Coutinho set for Premier League return, Chelsea emerge frontrunners for loan deal

Philippe Coutinho has been linked with a loan move to Premier League with Chelsea being touted as frontrunners. Brazilian international joined Bayern Munich last summer on a season-long loan from Barcelona. He reportedly sees future at Camp u and looks set to establish himself elsewhere. According to reports, Bayern Munich have also shown desire to make his loan move permanent.

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Philippe Coutinho transfer: Coutinho to Chelsea?

According to Spanish publication Diario Sport, Chelsea have contacted Barcelona over a loan move for Philippe Coutinho. same Coutinho to Chelsea report claims that two clubs have been locked in negotiations. It is w reported that Barcelona expect Chelsea to include a mandatory purchase option at end of loan deal.

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Philippe Coutinho transfer: Bayern Munich t interested in midfielder 

Philippe Coutinho to Chelsea reports suggest that Bayern Munich have an option to sign Brazilian on a permanent deal once loan deal ends at end of season. Bundesliga giants will have to shell out £120 million ($148 million) if y are to keep player at Allianz Arena. However, several reports claim that Bayern Munich do t wish to make loan deal permanent.

Philippe Coutinho transfer: Barcelona target Neymar 

Barcelona are reported to be keen on shipping Philippe Coutinho out.  Coutinho to Chelsea reports claim that transfer will help Catalan giants raise funds to mark return of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) winger Neymar Jr. club have also suffered heavy losses due to ongoing coronavirus lockdown in Spain, and are looking to clear ir debt sheets with sale of several or players of first-team squad, including  Coutinho to Chelsea deal.

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Philippe Coutinho transfer: Chelsea sign Hakim Ziyech

Chelsea have already secured signing of Ajax star Hakim Ziyech, who will join club at start of next season. club is also mulling over signing of Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho who has made it an objective to return to Premier League.

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