Transfer: Arsenal in shock move for Barcelona's Coutinho -

Arsenal are trying to sign Phillipe Coutinho from Barcelona on loan, according to Sport.

Club officials are meeting at the Joan Gamper match this Sunday and Raul Sanllehi has a good relationship with Barca.

The LaLiga champions are desperate to sell Coutinho, but may be open to sending him on loan.

The 27-year-old moved to Spain from Arsenal’s rivals Liverpool for £143million just 18 months ago.

But since becoming the club’s record signing, Coutinho has failed to show his best at the Nou Camp.

The Brazilian has been linked with a return to Anfield and Paris Saint-Germain, but could now be set for the Emirates.