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Arsenal are reportedly set to rival Aston Villa for the signature of Philippe Coutinho.

The Gunners have been heavily linked with the Brazilian playmaker over the last few years before he joined Steven Gerrard's side on loan during the January transfer window. he has enjoyed an extremely productive couple of months in west Midlands, notching four goals and three assists in just nine Premier League outings.

Now, Mundo Deportivo have claimed that Villa are set to face stiff competition from the Gunners this summer, with Mikel Arteta reportedly keen on the Barcelona star. If technical director Edu did complete a deal to sign his compatriot, Arsenal would be getting a top-class player if Gary Lineker's comments are anything to go by.

Speaking on BBC Match of the Day Top 10 Podcast, Lineker said: "Coutinho, he’s a breathtakingly talented footballer. He didn’t quite do it at Barcelona though did he?

"We saw him at Liverpool, bending them into the top corner. Sometimes when players go to a monster of a football club, it can be a little bit too much for you.

"People think there is a lot of pressure on players in clubs in this country. I got off to a good start [at Barcelona] and quite enjoyed that side of things. The best part of my game was my mental strength. To understand