Arsenal are pushing for Champions League qualification this season.

Their most recent Premier League victory came at Villa Park on Saturday, where the Gunners emerged 1-0 winners. The victory leaves the north London outfit in fourth place, three points ahead of rivals Tottenham Hotspur, who have played one more league fixture. They will now look to rest over the international break, as they look to strengthen their chances of winning the race for top four.

Arsenal are ready to make a summer move for Coutinho, currently on loan at Aston Villa from Barcelona.

The Brazilian has had an impressive start to life during the early stages of his temporary stint in the midlands, registering four goals and three assists in his first 10 Premier League outings.

Steven Gerrard would like to make his move permanent, and Villa are ready to pay around £33.5m for his signature, but the Gunners could look to hijack the deal.

Arsenal target Phillips might be on the move after all, with rumours that Aston Villa are leading the race for the Leeds United midfielder. The Villans are chasing the England international, with a £60m fee being mooted.

Arsenal are facing the prospect of losing out on Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto. It has long been suggested that the Gunners were interested in making a move for the Spaniard with his Nou Camp contract set to expire at the end of the season. According to the report, Atletico Madrid have lodged an offer for his services.