Barcelona coach Quique Setien has told his board he's willing to work with Philippe Coutinho next season.

In the second of a two season loan at Bayern Munich, Coutinho is in limbo with the Germans showing little enthusiasm to make his stay permanent.

Aware of this, Sport says Barca are sounding out interested clubs across Europe - with Chelsea expressing tentative interest.

However, if a buyer cannot be found, Setien has already informed his board he'd be happy to have Coutinho part of his squad next season.

Setien is a fan of the Brazil international, declaring to confidants that Coutinho "is a very interesting player".