It's that time of year again. Philippe Coutinho is being linked with a move to Arsenal. Rinse and repeat.
According to Spanish news outlet Sport, his current loan club Aston Villa may find it difficult to keep the Brazilian beyond the initial terms of his loan deal due to competing interest from both Tottenham and Arsenal in the Barcelona player.
But it's difficult to truly believe the idea that the Gunners would pursue a move for a player who, while excellent for Villa since returning to the Premier League, does not fit the profile of player Mikel Arteta will surely try and attract if a top-four finish is secured.