Transfer: Coutinho decides on leaving Barcelona for Arsenal -

Barcelona playmaker, Philippe Coutinho has no intention of joining Arsenal on loan, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The La Liga champions are open to selling the 26-year-old as they want to make room for Neymar’s return.

It is understood that Barca are even prepared to take a loss on the £142million deal they agreed with Liverpool in January 2018.

The club would also consider a season-long loan deal for Coutinho, if anyone agrees to pay a fee in the region of €30m (£27.4m).

But Coutinho is ready to stay put at Camp Nou and will not leave on a temporary deal.

His priority is to remain at Barca for another season.