Barca rub hands with glee as Arsenal make move for Coutinho

Since arriving at Aston Villa, Coutinho has caught the eye of everyone in England. He seems to have found his old form. He has scored four goals and given three assists in eight appearances. 

His performances have not gone unnoticed in the Premier League. Arsenal, 'Sport' reports, have already contacted Coutinho's inner circle to speak about a possible transfer. 

Coutinho is on loan at Aston Villa and his rights belong to Barcelona. Villa have first preference if they want to keep the player permanently. In order to do that, they would have to pay Barca 40 million euros. 

Aston Villa are studying whether they would be able to afford that signing because they would also have to pay the Brazilian his entire salary. Right now, Barcelona pay his wages. 

If Aston Villa cannot afford him, Barca have no reason to be concerned. 'Sport' reports that Arsenal have already calculated that they can sign the player without any problems.