Barcelona make a transfer decision on Philipe Coutinho amid Arsenal’s interest

September 7, 2020

Arsenal was reportedly among the clubs interested in Philipe Coutinho but its now being reported that Barcelona have made a transfer decision on the future of the Brazilian international.

Arsenal was reported to be among the clubs that were closely following the situation of Barcelona midfielder Philipe Coutinho as adding a new attacking midfielder in their squad is one of their objectives before the transfer window closes. Philipe Coutinho was believed to be a good attacking midfielder that would be available on loan this summer but that might not be the case as per current reports from Spain.

Marca is reporting that Barcelona have decided that they will be keeping Philipe Coutinho this summer transfer window despite interest from clubs such as Arsenal and that this decision comes after the newly appointed manager Ronald Koeman has told the Brazilian international that he is in his plans for the upcoming new season.

The report also says that the only way the 28 year old will now leave Barcelona is if a club permanently signs him and Arsenal would definitely not be able to do so as they wanted him on a loan deal.