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Arsenal, Man City encouraged as Coutinho informs Barcelona his priority

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho wishes to move to the Premier League.

Coutinho accepts his career with Barca is over and has informed directors he wants offers from England to be favoured, reports Mundo Deportivo.

However, he doesn't want to consider any interest until loan club Bayern Munich's Champions League campaign has run it's course.

Watching developments are several English clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester City - though Barca must slash their current €80m asking price for the Brazil international if a move is to happen.

Coutinho left Liverpool three years ago for Barca for a fee of €140m.

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