Mikel Arteta gives Arsenal green light to sign Barcelona star

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has reportedly said "yes" to te signing of Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona. The 29-year-old has struggled for game time at Camp Nou, as he couldn't become a regular starter under Xavi Hernandez. Coutinho will complete four years at Camp Nou next month but safe to say that Barça’s massive investment in the Brazilian has failed to pay off. According to SPORT, the ex-Liverpool ace could be headed back to the Premier League, with Arsenal seemingly interested in his services. Arteta is said to approve of the signing of Coutinho as he believes that he can help the team achieve a top-four finish. The Brazilian has now emerged as a target for Gunners and negotiations are believed to be taking place, although they are at a very early stage. Source - Barca Universal Join us on Telegram!/ Follow us on Twitter!

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