Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Philippe Coutinho 's situation at Aston Villa with the view to hijacking a transfer.
The 29-year-old has enjoyed a career resurgence since returning to the Premier League, having joined Villa on loan from Barcelona in the January window.
And while Steven Gerrard 's side have the option to buy Coutinho on a permanent basis at the end of the season for around £33million, the Gunners are said to be watching the situation closely.
