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Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Philippe Coutinho 's situation at Aston Villa with the view to hijacking a transfer.

The 29-year-old has enjoyed a career resurgence since returning to the Premier League, having joined Villa on loan from Barcelona in the January window.

And while Steven Gerrard 's side have the option to buy Coutinho on a permanent basis at the end of the season for around £33million, the Gunners are said to be watching the situation closely.

If Villa are unable to secure the midfielder - having not yet agreed a contract - Spanish outlet Sport claim that Arsenal are waiting in the wings and ready to pounce for Coutinho, who has scored four goals and registered three assists in nine league games.

The Brazilian's impact has convinced Gerrard to give his club the green light to sign his former Liverpool teammate, although it is unlikely that Villa would be able to afforded eye-watering wages similar to those in Coutinho's deal at Barcelona.

Arsenal were linked with signing the playmaker in January but he ultimately ended up in Birmingham.

Since then, Coutinho's form has seen Villa sail away from the relegation battle in their new era under Gerrard, who was appointed in November following Dean Smith 's sacking.

And the Liverpool legend is desperate to have the