The report is sensational, if a bit illogical.
Multiple sources are running with the story that Chelsea would aim to buy Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona should their appeal of a two-window transfer ban prove successful.
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Chelsea is expected to sell Eden Hazard to Real Madrid in a bumper deal despite just one year remaining on the Belgian's contract, while Coutinho is 18 months younger and has a deal with Barca through the 2022-23 season.
Coutinho only managed 11 goals and five assists in his second season at the Camp Nou, far worse than the 10 goals and six assists he posted in a half-season the prior campaign.
In his career he's never managed more than 14 goals in a single season, including his time as Liverpool's main target. Hazard annually trumped that total, and Willian is coming off a better year at age 30.
Coutinho is capable of the sublime, but it seems like Chelsea fans might want to hope the transfer window stays shut in this case rather than drop over $100 million on a risky bet.
Arriving American youngster Christian Pulisic has better club momentum as it stands, Maurizio.
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