Mikel Arteta 'provides the inexperienced gentle for Arsenal's pursuit of Barcelona outcast Philippe Coutinho' in January... with the Brazilian's agent 'heading to London for additional talks' with the Gunners
- Boss Mikel Arteta has permitted the pursuit of Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho
- His brokers are mentioned to be travelling to London for additional talks with the Gunners
- Barcelona are mentioned to be determined to shift the excessive earner from their books
- Arsenal should fend off curiosity from Tottenham, Everton and Newcastle
Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta has reportedly permitted the pursuit of Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho.
Coutinho's brokers are mentioned to be travelling to London for additional talks with the Gunners, whereas financially-striken Barca are mentioned to be determined to shift the excessive earner from their books.
Nonetheless, Arsenal should fend off curiosity from their Premier League rivals Tottenham, Everton and Newcastle to signal the Brazilian.
In keeping with Fichajes.internet, Arerta gave 'a convincing sure when approving the arrival' of the previous Liverpool midfielder.
The Arsenal supervisor hopes Coutinho can rediscover the world class type he demonstrated throughout his time at Liverpool.
Talking about his January switch plans, Arteta mentioned: 'It might be helpful to vary one thing, even whether it is by no means straightforward.
'We're working in the direction of this, to know what our wants are, and to seek out the fitting options.'
Nonetheless, the Brazilian could battle to make the Gunners beginning XI after Arteta admitted he has been 'very completely happy' with their latest performances.
The Arsenal supervisor additionally mentioned his aspect had been displaying unity'. He mentioned: 'We go to each floor to attempt to impose our recreation and this was a very good instance.
'It's a huge win for us. We appeared sharp and dedicated. I'm very completely happy. It isn't straightforward to win away within the Premier League.
'The way in which we had been dominant from the start and the standard we confirmed, I'm very completely happy.
'The course the crew is taking, how we're rising, the understanding, the unity and the assist from our supporters in each floor could be very a lot linked with the best way we need to play.
'The unity across the membership and with our followers could be very pleasing.'