Chelsea’s summer move for Philippe Coutinho has suffered a setback as Barcelona manager Quique Setien says the Brazilian is part of his plan for next season.

Frank Lampard has identified the former Liverpool as one of the players he has earmarked to strenghten his team.

But Setien believes Coutinho is a ‘great player’, saying he is ‘counting on’ the 27-year-old for next season.

“I think Coutinho is a great player,” Setien told RAC1.

“I like him a lot. He’s a player who, in principle, is Barcelona’s. Any team that wants him has to pay his clause (which is set at a prohibitive €400m) or a certain amount to Barca.

“I’m counting on him [possibly] being here at the start of next season. I don’t know what he wants to do. Perhaps I have to speak to him and ask him. He is a great player, without doubt.”

Setien’s words leave open the possibility of an exit, but it looks like it’ll be an expensive one.