Mikel Arteta wants Philippe Coutinho at Arsenal?

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly given the green light for the club to sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona.

The Brazilian is deemed surplus to requirements under Xavi Hernandez, and he has been touted to leave in January.

A Premier League return appears on the cards, and Fichajes claims that Arteta is open to a potential winter deal.

The Spaniard believes he can get the best out of the playmaker despite his mixed fortunes at the Catalan giants.

He is currently earning around £290,000-a-week, and it is claimed that the Gunners could make a loan approach.

The north London giants are willing to land his signature, provided the Blaugrana pay 50 per cent of his wages.

The Gunners could be active in the transfer market next month. A new striker could be a potential target for them.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's future remains doubtful after being axed for many games due to a disciplinary breach.

There have been suggestions that Aubameyang would favour a move to Barcelona. A swap deal could be an option.