Arsenal eyeing a loan move for Barcelona Midfielder

Coutinho’s future at Barcelona is pretty uncertain and he is likely to leave the club next year.

Arsenal are now the newest club in the race to sign Philippe Coutinho. According to El Nacional, the Gunners are interested in Barcelona midfielder. Coutinho’s future at Barcelona is pretty uncertain and he is likely to leave the club next year. Arsenal are ready to offer Coutinho a place in the Premier League club.

Liverpool is also lined up to sign this attacker but the possibility of a loan move back to Anfield is still a tough chance. Arsenal will also face issues with their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Philippe Coutinho moved to Spain in January 2018. The former Inter Milan forward made 93 appearances and scored 23 goals but we saw a bit of downfall in his form. has featured in 93 competitive matches, scoring 23 goals. His importance in Barca will diminish further when the likes of Ousmane Dembele and Ansu Fati returns to full fitness later this season.

Gunners are looking for stability in their attacking talent. Gunners had a slow start to the campaign but later, they added three successive wins before the clash of Spurs on Sunday. Coutinho also has Premier League experience and he netted 78 goals in 152 appearances during his time at Liverpool.

Arsenal needs to plan it smartly considering the hefty wages of the Brazilian star. the North London club is already struggling with the contracts of Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette.

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