Chelsea finally decide on £140m star as Eden Hazard replacement amid transfer ban overturn

According to the Daily Mirror, the Blues are eager to sign the £140million Brazilian if they can get their transfer ban overturned

The report explains that Coutinho is a priority target for the club regardless of what happens with manager Maurizio Sarri amid talk of a possible return to Italy with Juventus.

Chelsea fans will certainly hope they can get this transfer ban overturned or at least delayed with an appeal, as Coutinho would be a superb signing for the west Londoners.

While there are unquestionably concerns about the 26-year-old’s big dip in form since he moved to Barcelona, he was world class during his time at Anfield.

If Coutinho could get back to anywhere near that form for Chelsea, he’d be a great signing, whatever the price.