Arsenal reconsider Coutinho bid as Houssem Aouar saga drags on

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Arsenal are reportedly reconsidering their stance on loaning Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian is seen as a risk-free backup option should a deal to sign Houssem Aouar from Lyon prove too complicated. 

Aouar remains the number one choice for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who is desperate to enhance his side's creativity before the transfer window closes on October 5. However, with Lyon refusing to budge on their £54m asking price, Arsenal are considering alternative options. 

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Ed McCambridge
Staff Writer

Ed is a staff writer at FourFourTwo, working across the magazine and website. A German speaker, he’s been working as a football reporter in Berlin since 2015, predominantly covering the Bundesliga and Germany's national team. Favourite FFT features include an exclusive interview with Jude Bellingham following the youngster’s move to Borussia Dortmund in 2020, a history of the Berlin Derby since the fall of the Wall and a celebration of Kevin Keegan’s playing career.