Philippe Coutinho has never hidden his love for a Premier League return and his next destination could be Arsenal.
According to recent reports, Barcelona has been looking for the club that will buy the midfielder, as they are ready to cash out on him. Coutinho had struggled to settle down at the Camp Nou.
Willian too could also join Arsenal
Meanwhile, Coutinho’s agent, Kia Joorabchian, is also reportedly close to working on a move for Chelsea winger, Willian to Arsenal.
The agent who also manages Willian transfer works has a strong relationship with the Gunners. Arsenal is also reportedly interested in the contract rebel ahead of next season’s Europa League.
According to reports, Willian, who has found first-team opportunities hard to come by at Chelsea recently wanted a three-year deal, but the club is holding on to a two year deal for the 31-year-old. He will decide his future this week. Since he is going to be a free agent this summer, Arsenal could pounce on the opportunity to have him at the Emirate.
Moreover, the Brazilian has told his friends that he wants to move to Arsenal and willing to reject bigger pay from an MLS team. His reason is believed to be because his family is already settled in London and he could be offered the three yer-deal he has been craving for.
Barca aiming to ship out Coutinho, and other surplus to requirement
Although, nothing is sealed yet, Coutinho is optimistic that a deal can be struck soon.
Barca could also be shipping out some of their unwanted players in the process as part of their plan to free up their wage bill. This will help them make some reinforcement in the summer transfer.
Martin Braithwaite, who was an emergency signing in January for injured Ousmane Dembele is also on their wantaway list as the club wants to recoup the €18m spent on the former Leganes striker.
For Todibo, Barça wants over €20m. He was on Everton’s radar before the Premier League side cooled their interest. Although Roma wants him, the defender would prefer a move to England.
Barça is also aiming to make a move for one superstar. But before that can be done, they will need to sell some senior members of the squad, who are surplus to the requirement to fund the move.
The dethroned La Liga champions could reignite their interest in PSG star, Neymar, who would love to reunite with the club he left for the Paris club for a world-record deal of €222m
