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Marauder cutting in from the left, defence-splitting No 10 or support act for the striker... How would Philippe Coutinho fit into Frank Lampard's Chelsea team next season with a £79m move from Barcelona 'very close'?

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on a deal to bring Philippe Coutinho back to the Premier League from Barcelona.

The 27-year-old Brazilian, formerly of Liverpool, has struggled to make much of an impression in Spain and has spent this season out on loan at Bayern Munich.

The German club aren't interested in triggering a clause to make the move permanent for £70million and Barcelona are keen to offload Coutinho as well.

Philippe Coutinho, currently on loan at Bayern Munich from Barcelona, is reportedly 'very close' to agreeing a summer transfer to Chelsea for u00a379million
The addition of the Brazilian will boost Frank Lampard's attacking options for next season

So it looks like he will get another crack at English football this summer.