WILLIAN is now an Arsenal player after the club officially unveiled the former Chelsea man on a free transfer. Coutinho looks likely to return to the Premier League this summer and the Gunners are among the clubs who are interested in the former Liverpool star. And another Kia Joorabchian client, Philippe Coutinho … To take him on loan last season, Bayern paid around £10million in a loan fee and then took his salary on board.Money is expected to be tight this summer at the Emirates, even allowing for Europa League qualification after the FA Cup triumph.The Gunners are thought to be putting their effort into sealing the signing of Willian on a free transfer.Chelsea reportedly made another contract offer to the winger, but that has been turned down.Arsenal and Philippe Coutinho have agreed personal terms, according to Spanish publication Catalan Sport.Whether that's true remains to be seen, but Coutinho could be one step closer to a return to the Premier League.Coutinho's agent Kia Joorabchian, who is closely linked with Arsenal director Edu, previously admitted his client would like to focus on the remainder of the Champions League campaign before thinking about a move.The midfielder is still on loan at Bayern Munich, with the German club securing their place in the quarter-finals after knocking Chelsea out 7-1 on aggregate. "The report claims states Jurgen Klopp's side will be paid a further £17.5million, but only if Coutinho reaches 100 appearances for Barcelona.But with the Brazilian on 74 appearances, Arsenal sealing a deal would prevent this from happening.Arsenal could pay just £9million to sign Coutinho on a permanent deal this summer, according to The report claims that the Barcelona man has been offered to both Arsenal and Tottenham, but a move to the Emirates is the more likely of the two.Matteo Guendouzi is likely to leave the club at the end of the season, and one option is for the Gunners to use the midfielder as part of a swap deal for Coutinho.A deal involving Gunedouzi going to Barcelona plus a £9 million fee for Arsenal to take Coutinho permanently has been suggested as a solution.The Arsenal hierarchy are said to be weighing up the option, although interest from Juventus in Guendouzi could throw a spanner in the works.Arsenal are among the contenders to sign Philippe Coutinho, and according to The report claims the Arsenal boss has targeted the former Liverpool star with the intention of switching to a 4-3-3 formation next season.The Arsenal head coach is familiar with the system predominantly used at Manchester City, after working under Pep Guardiola for three and a half seasons. "But it is claimed that Arsenal have been focusing on getting a deal for Willian over the line.And with the Brazilian set to be announced, Arsenal can now switch their attention back to other signings, with a decision to be made on Coutinho.Arsenal fans have been quick to notice Philippe Coutinho's latest social media activity amid ongoing transfer talk.The Brazilian midfielder has been heavily tipped for a return to England after his disappointing spell at Barcelona.If Coutinho does return to the Premier League, Arsenal boss "He played his favourite position ten with us relatively seldom, he can play a great eight and a really great left wing", Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp told "Because he is "strong enough in small spaces, but also absolutely fast enough for large spaces. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed Alex TerrellAlex TerrellAlex TerrellAlex TerrellAlex TerrellAlex TerrellAlex TerrellAlex TerrellAlex TerrellAlex TerrellAlex TerrellAlex TerrellAlex TerrellAlex TerrellAlex TerrellAlex TerrellAlex Terrell