Philippe Coutinho

[dashsnow17]

One top season in his career though. After the loan he’ll be 30. Not a great investment.

He just turned 28. 417 club apps with 99 goals, 61 Brazil apps with 17 goals, that's pretty good for an attacking midfielder. The fee Barca paid was insane, he was never worth that and he'll always be judged by that. I agree it doesn't seem like a great investment, he's a good player.

 

[HairSprayGooners]

Coutinho is an excellent short term option. His age isn't a huge factor for me because of the position he plays. He knows the PL as well.

 

[ArsenalFever]

One top season in his career though. After the loan he’ll be 30. Not a great investment.

Could be a gamble though.

 

[dashsnow17]

Obviously if he's on top wages and we're not even in Europe next season then yeah, it'd be a weird move. Just from a purely footballing perspective though I don't hate this idea.

 

[ArsenalFever]

I read that James Rodriguez is also available for cut price.

 

[Red London]

I read that James Rodriguez is also available for cut price.

Then we can pair him with Coutinho and Özil to finally create a washed up XI

 

[bingobob]

Barcelona need money for Martinez. I'd say yes to him on loan but surely there are other players there that could be available? Griezmann, Dembele (although not keen on him), Lenglet, Roberto and I'm sure there are others I havent mentioned.

 

[KrissKringle]

Griezmann, Dembele (although not keen on him), Lenglet, Roberto and I'm sure there are others I havent mentioned.

Do you honestly think Griezmann would come here? If it doesn't work out at Barca, he's probably going back to Atletico, not a mid table team in England.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Coutinho career gone downhill when he joined Barca even when he was at Liverpool half arsed in last 6 month before joining barca still managed 12 goals 8 assists in 20 games.

and yet players will never learn and still join this toxic club.

 

[dashsnow17]

Coutinho career gone downhill when he joined Barca even when he was at Liverpool half arsed in last 6 month before joining barca still managed 12 goals 8 assists in 20 games.

and yet players will never learn and still join this toxic club.

You talking about Barca or Arsenal?

 

[Rex Stone]

Loan wouldn’t be terrible but I wouldn’t trust Kia and Raul not to end up signing him even if he’s trash.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

You talking about Barca or Arsenal?

Barca of course. if you join Barca you have to say what messi says otherwise you'll be f**ked same happening with Griezmann.

 

[Garrincha]

It would take the piss a bit if he came in & played central.

We have a over the hill player there on a massive 12 month deal already. We never use him.

 

[ArsenalFever]

Then we can pair him with Coutinho and Özil to finally create a washed up XI

Ha yer, call it wat you want but our midfield would prob still be better off.

 

[bingobob]

Do you honestly think Griezmann would come here? If it doesn't work out at Barca, he's probably going back to Atletico, not a mid table team in England.

He burnt his bridges at Athletico.

Just a name worth mentioning is all. He would be worth pushing the boat on.

 

[ArsenalFever]

If we don't get enough quality in by using the funds efficiently, then that's even more of a sideways move than trying to build from scratch, could just end up a continuous cycle of buying and selling.

Of course though i'd rather they put funds for a move for Grealish, but got to weigh up the options in the market and bring in the necessary quality for first team standard.

 

[tap-in]

There's a good chance we wont even have EL next season. If a mid table team gets the chance to sign Coutinho on loan why would they say No? If we get a better option then maybe we can turn him down but will we? We are not as attractive as we used to be!

 

[lomekian]

On loan paying half his waged? yes please. Permanent transfer or obligation to buy for any more than £20m? No thanks.

 

[GDeep™]

There's a good chance we wont even have EL next season. If a mid table team gets the chance to sign Coutinho on loan why would they say No? If we get a better option then maybe we can turn him down but will we? We are not as attractive as we used to be!

Because he’s not that good?

 

[GDeep™]

If he was a top player there wouldn’t be a need to offer him to Arsenal or Newcastle.