Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has detailed his plans for Philippe Coutinho to the Barcelona midfielder's representatives.

Coutinho, 27, is currently on loan at Bayern Munich but is the subject of plenty of transfer interest from the Premier League, with Arsenal joining the battle in recent days.

ABC says Arteta has laid out a plan to make Coutinho an integral player in his side next season.

Barcelona are looking to sell their flop and recoup some of the £145million they paid for him as they desperately raise funds for the likes of Lautaro Martinez.

Arteta sees the Brazilian as a "dream signing" and someone he can help reach their "best level".