Unai Emery provides update on Philippe Coutinho amid transfer links

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho has been linked with a move away after just one season with the La Liga side. Few days ago it was reported that Arsenal and Barcelona will meet to discuss the possibility of the midfielder's loan deal to North London side. However, Arsenal coach Unai Emery has revealed that the club have never talked about the Brazilian. "Philippe Coutinho is a splendid player, but we have not discussed him at any time," told Emery to Cadena Ser. https://twitter.com/AFCPW/status/1158135231871930368?s=20 Unai Emery's side yesterday lost 2-1 in the Joan Gamper Trophy game against Barcelona. While Emery claimed that Arsenal haven't discussed Coutinho, Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde revealed that during the summer transfer window there will be few departures, particularly in midfield. "There are quite a few players in midfield," said Valverde after the Joan Gamper Trophy win. "We'll see if something happens. I don't know if any sales or signings will be completed. This year there's more competition." via Mirror

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