Chelsea is taking the necessary steps to have their transfer ban overturned, and while they are trying to do so, the team is also trying to secure a couple of deals to make the most out of that effort.
According to a report by British newspaper Metro, Chelsea have named Philippe Coutinho as their top transfer target. Coutinho's arrival would be used to fill the void left by Eden Hazard, who is set to join Real Madrid in the next few weeks.
In order to do so, Chelsea is willing to pay Barcelona over $176M for the former Liverpool footballer, which would cover the fee paid by Barcelona to lure him away from the Reds 18 months ago. While Barcelona is ready to part ways with the player, there is a big "if" in this negotiation: Chelsea's transfer ban.
A decision on said transfer ban could come in the next few weeks. While Chelsea seems confident the ban will be delayed by the Court of Arbitrage for Sports, the team's transfer business will have to wait until the decision is made official. If CAS authorities give Chelsea a lifeline, Coutinho will be making a shocking comeback to the Premier League, a place he should have never left.
