Arsenal have approached Philippe Coutinho’s agent over a move to the Emirates Stadium, reports Le10Sport.
Mikel Arteta is keen to bring the Brazilian to north London from Barcelona, where he is expected to be surplus to requirements once he returns to the Camp Nou from his loan at Bayern Munich.
Chelsea are reportedly keen to bring the former Liverpool playmaker back to the Premier League, but the Gunners are believed to have made first contact with agent Kia Joorabchian over a deal.
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