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Arsenal 'arrange talks' for Philippe Coutinho transfer on Mikel Arteta's request

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Bayern Munich's Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho reacts after a penalty during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and 1 FC Cologne in Munich, on September 21, 2019. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP)

Arsenal are reportedly stepping up their efforts to sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona as the club seeks talks with the star's agent.

Coutinho is surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp and Barca are keen to offload him this summer to raise transfer funds.

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