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Philippe Coutinho at Arsenal: Edu “approves” the transfer, double agreement by Willian Jose, talks in progress

Philippe Coutinho’s future looks set to dominate the headlines this summer.

The former Liverpool midfielder spent the second half of the season on loan to Bayern Munich from Barcelona, ​​but the German champions are not believed to have signed the Brazilian on a permanent basis.

Coutinho’s availability has reportedly alerted a number of clubs across Europe, including Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle.

Here is everything that has been said about the director’s future in recent months.

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Chelsea warned against Coutinho’s signing

Chelsea should avoid signing Philippe Coutinho in the summer.

This is the opinion of former defender Frank Leboeuf, who does not believe that the Brazilian international is a player worth pursuing, given the midfield options available to Lampard.

“I do not think so [they will sign him]”, Lebouef told ESPN FC.” Coutinho did well with Liverpool, so far poor with Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

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“I would have a lot of question marks seeing him come to Chelsea to bring what?

“We have young players, very talented, very promising. We have good players in midfield [Mateo] Kovacic and Jorginho, to organize the game

“I don’t know where his place would be. If I were the president, if I were the coach, I would be very hesitant to take him.”

Coutinho said he would snub Chelsea’s move

Meanwhile, Coutinho’s compatriot – ex Barcelona star – Rivaldo urged the attacking midfielder to return to Camp Nou and test himself.

“It appears that Bayern Munich will not pay Philippe Coutinho’s option clause at the end of the season and the player will likely return to Barcelona,” Rivaldo told Betfair. “I always thought that Coutinho would adapt better to Spanish football than to German, since there are some language and lifestyle problems that may be slightly different for a Brazilian in Germany.

“Unfortunately, it has not gone well for the player in any league and he will return to Barcelona. It is up to the club and the manager to decide whether he will have another chance next season or not.

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“If the opportunity arises, Coutinho really needs to step up and show the great player he is, just like he did in England with Liverpool and did with the Brazilian national team for which he is still an important player.

“I believe in his qualities and I think a lot will depend on his will and mental strength. He has to prove that others have made a mistake in canceling him and that he can still make a difference for any team.

“Playing for Barcelona is a unique opportunity for a player and perhaps Coutinho’s Bundesliga experience made him wake up and see that Barca could be the right place for him.

“Of course, it may not be the case and he could join a Premier League club (Chelsea seem interested). Barca may prefer to recover part of his investment in the player.

“I think Coutinho should fight to stay in Barca and try to convince the club of his qualities. It would be a true demonstration of his personality.”

Liverpool clause

Chelsea could gain an advantage over Liverpool’s Premier League rivals if they draw Coutinho to west London.

But only if it is a permanent transfer.

This is due to an agreement between Reds and Barcelona that saw Coutinho move to Spain in the January 2018 transfer window for an initial commission of £ 104.1 million.

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This price may rise to £ 138.7 million if certain targets are met, but according to El Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona has so far only paid € 15 million (£ 13 million) in add-ons: € 5 million (£ 4.33 million) after having reached 25 games for the club and another € 10 million (£ 8.67 million) to help the team get the Champions League qualification in its two seasons.

Catalan giants will have to charge Barca an additional € 20 million (£ 17.35 million) when Coutinho makes 100 appearances for the club, plus € 5 million (£ 4.33 million) if he helps them claim the Champions League.

If Coutinho were to leave Camp Nou this summer, he would not be able to achieve these last two goals, which means that in this scenario the Reds would lose 25 million euros (21.7 million pounds).

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Interest of the Arsenale and the Spurs

Coutinho has been strongly linked to a return to England, with a potential return to Liverpool suggested in recent transfer windows.

However, the Mirror claims that Liverpool are not one of the four Premier League clubs interested in the 27-year-old.

Instead, according to Mundo Deportivo, Chelsea are ready for a transfer battle with London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham, while Manchester United is also in the running to sign Coutinho.

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A loan move may be possible, with Coutinho’s wages a potential obstacle to a permanent move.

Message for Coutinho

The Mirror also claims that returning to the Premier League is Coutinho’s main goal, ahead of the summer transfer window.

And former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes that Coutinho regrets leaving the Premier League over two years ago.

“If I were Philippe Coutinho, every morning I woke up and thought: ‘Why, why, I signed [for Barcelona] in Spain? “” said Petit.

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“And do you know why I say it? Why, I remember the moment when I woke up, when I was in Barcelona, ​​when I left Arsenal and thought in the same way:” Why did I leave? Why did I leave? Why did I leave? ‘ “

“And to be honest with you, I’m sure Coutinho has been asking himself the same question for some time.”

The Barcelona boss breaks the silence

Coutinho may still be a Barcelona player early next season.

This is the opinion of the head coach of the giants of La Liga, Quique Setien.

“He is still a Barcelona player. You have to pay the clause or a transfer fee to Barca. I think he may be here early next season,” he told Radio Station RAC 1.

“I don’t know if he wants to come back or leave again, I have to talk to him to ask him. He is a great player, no doubt about it.”

Sancho deal

Any decision by Chelsea Coutinho could also have an impact on Jadon Sancho’s future.

Given the financial implications of the coronavirus epidemic, it would seem unlikely that Chelsea would pay large sums on two creative players, especially given that they have already signed Ziyech.

And ESPN believes Chelsea have turned their attention to Coutinho because they fear Sancho will complete a move to Manchester United.

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No Coutinho speech

football.london Senior club writer Alan Smith revealed during a live Facebook video last Friday afternoon that reports that Chelsea are in advanced talks with Coutinho are widely known.

“If they had the opportunity to sign Coutinho, I personally think it would have adapted well enough,” said Alan Smith.

“Once again it will depend on the fact that, hypothetically speaking, Willian and Pedro will both leave gaps that need to be strengthened.

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“Coutinho, it hasn’t really worked for him since he left Liverpool, but who can say he can’t turn it back on if he’s back in the Premier League?

“If there is a decent deal at a reduced price compared to what you would expect, then it is a move that many clubs would miss.

“He’s one to keep an eye on, but at this stage there is no agreement or advanced negotiations as such for that purpose.”

Location of Barcelona

Despite Quique Setien’s comments, the Barcelona hierarchy remains eager to get Coutinho out of the wages bill and according to Sport, Brazilian agent Kia Joorabchian is playing clubs in England for a potential move.

The report says Barca is seeking a £ 84 million tax in the region for Coutinho, but would be willing to accept £ 65 million – a huge drop in value in the two years he has been in Spain.

Barca is also keen that the transfer from Camp Nou will be permanent, although he would be open to extending his current deal with Bayern for another year.

Newcastle speaks openly

In a new and perhaps surprising turn in the Coutinho transfer saga, Newcastle United are said to have entered the game.

The sport, through Goal, is reporting that the Magpies have made contact with the agents of the midfielder.

With a £ 300 million acquisition said to be close, could it be that United makes a massive statement by signing Coutinho from under Chelsea’s nose?

Newcastle has prepared to pay £ 70 million

New reports in Spain suggest that Newcastle is very serious about Coutinho’s signing.

According to EMundo Deportivo, the magpies are ready to pay 80 million euros (70 million pounds) to sign the Brazilian, provided that their proposed acquisition is approved.

This could be bad news for Chelsea and Lampard.

Arsenal starts “agreements” to hold talks

According to the French outlet Le10 Sport, Arsenal has made arrangements to start the first discussions with Coutinho’s agent, Kia Joorabchian.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reportedly dreams of being able to land Coutinho, with the midfielder keen to return to the Premier League.

The report also states that Coutinho is also courted by Chelsea, with Arsenal wanting a loan deal for Coutinho.

Coutinho negotiations

According to the Spanish sports outlet, Philippe Coutinho’s agent Kia Joorabchian is in talks with Arsenal about Coutinho and Willian Jose of Real Sociedad.

The report says both moves would be long-term loans with Arsenal’s financial situation, which means that large money transfers are off the table this summer.

Elsewhere, Mundo Deportivo reporter Miguel Rico says the Gunners director Edu has provided “technical support” to the player.

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