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Chelsea have opened talks with Philippe Coutinho about a return to the Premier League.
The Barcelona midfielder, currently on-loan with Bayern Munich, is weighing up his options with the Germans expected to pass on signing him permanently.
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Sport says Chelsea have made their move, opening talks with agents for Coutinho.
Chelsea enjoy a good relationship with the player’s prime agent, Kia Joorabchian, and are prepared to seek an outright deal with Barca.
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After seeking €120m to sell the Brazil international last summer, Barca are now willing to accept offers of €60m to clear him off their books.