Barcelona Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Philippe Coutinho and Eden Hazard

Spanish journalistGuillem Balague has said Liverpool have rejected an80 million offer from Barcelona forPhilippe Coutinho, but the Camp Nou giants are confident they will sign the attacker.Balague said on Twitter the player has agreed to move to Catalonia, but Liverpool remain determined to keep their star:According toAlex Harrisof theDaily Star, Coutinho is Barca's main priority as they attempt to replace Neymar. The Camp Nou giants could bid up to 120 million for the Anfield hero.Spanish newspaperSport(h/tAnnie Eavesof Sport Witness) reported the La Liga side will send a delegation to Merseyside in order to conclude a deal for the Brazilian's signature.Coutinho will have a huge act to follow if he departs the Reds to fill the void left by his countryman in Spain.The player scored 13 goals and created seven assists in the Premier League last term, according toWhoScored.com, but the expectations to increase that haul will be huge at Barca.If Barca fail in their bid for Coutinho, Eden Hazard of Chelsea could emerge as a target, with the Catalans desperate to add flair.PerSean KearnsofMetro, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has admitted he will not be able to retain the Belgian magician if his club agree a transfer with Barca."Eden Hazard is a really top player, but I repeat I am the coach and I can give my opinion. But the final decision is always the club's," said Conte. "I expect Eden to play for Chelsea. It is not the right moment to lose a player or players."Hazard remains injured at present but was observing from the sideline as Chelsea lost the FA Community Shield to Arsenal at Wembley on Sunday.The Belgian was pivotal as the Blues were clear winners of the Premier League last term, and he has the star power to replace Neymar in the MSN trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.However, with Chelsea back in the UEFA Champions League after a year absence, it is highly unlikely they will sell their most precious asset so close to the advent of the new campaign.
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