Arsenal threatening Aston Villa plans for Coutinho

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Arsenal threatening Aston Villa plans for Coutinho

Arsenal are threatening Aston Villa's plans for on-loan Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho.

Sport says Arsenal are plotting a sensational hijack on Aston Villa's permanent swoop for Coutinho, despite their option to buy from Barcelona when his loan spell expires at the end of the season.

The Brazilian has slotted straight back into Premier League life since joining up with Steven Gerrard in January, prompting some of the division's heavy-hitters to sit up and take note.

At the end of his short-term loan deal, Villa will allegedly be given the opportunity to sign him permanently for £34m.

But Arsenal are waiting to pounce if their permanent swoop breaks down.

It remains to be seen whether Villa can afford Coutinho's pay packet, which he is reportedly unwilling to compromise on.