Chelsea offered cut-price Kai Havertz alternative but only have one week to seal transfer

Barcelona have offered Chelsea the chance to sign Philippe Coutinho as an alternative to Kai Havertz. However, they want a decision by the end of the club's financial year on June 30, according to Sport. Chelsea have funds to spend this summer because they have not reinvested the money received for Eden Hazard and Alvaro Morata. Frank Lampard already signed Ajax ace Hakim Ziyech and RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner. The Blues are keeping close tabs on highly-rated Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Havertz, who is valued at around £90million. But according to Sport, Lampard would consider a move for Coutinho and Barcelona have slashed their asking price. The Catalan giants are apparently in a race to meet this year's Financial Fair Play regulations and must balance the books before June 30. That leaves just seven days to sell their stars. They are hoping to sell Coutinho for £63m instead of their initial £81m valuation. Source: Express