Twitter was set abuzz on Tuesday afternoon following speculations that Barcelona player Philippe Coutinho was set to join Arsenal on a season-long loan.

The report emanated from L’Equipe journalist Bilel Ghazi.

With about 48 hours to the close of the transfer window on Thursday, The reports of Coutinho joining subsequently came as a real shock, especially following the £72m signing of Nicolas Pepe last week.

Coutinho has endured a torrid time at Camp Nou since securing his dream move from Liverpool.

The £142m club-record transfer has been nothing short of failure and Barcelona are actively looking to drop the Brazilian as they prepare for the new season.

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Starsport reported that the Gunners have not shown an interest in the former Liverpool player.

There is no truth behind the link to Unai Emery’s side, which is already awash with attacking talent.

Arsenal fans, who have been calling for further defensive reinforcements ahead of Thursday’s 5pm deadline, have taken to Twitter to react to the speculations.

See some of the reactions:

 

Coutinho: “Hello, who is this”

Pochettino: “Philippe, My man! It’s The Poch! Look how would you like to join Spu”

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Pochettino: pic.twitter.com/TI5hp1ikcz

— Stanley House ??6️⃣ (@StanleyHouseLFC) August 6, 2019

Raul and Emery stealing Coutinho to Arsenal on loan while Liverpool stands guard??
pic.twitter.com/WPkvv5TLau

— DEMAGOGUE .?senior advocat? (@von_Bismack) August 6, 2019

Raul Sanhelli working out how to get Coutinho on loan, Upamecano for £70 million and £25 million Tierney after already buying Saliba, Martinelli, Pepe and loaning Ceballospic.twitter.com/D3EaNJadGY

— Alexandre (@OneLacazette) August 6, 2019

Unai Emery : hallo Coutinho, can you play centre back?

Coutinho: say no more, ‘m already in London#Arsenal pic.twitter.com/tY5Zpxlqrp

— Dennis maina (@Dennismaina4) August 6, 2019

When u hear Arsenal 2019-2020 squad after signing PEPE, CEBALOS, COUTINHO, DAYOT UPAMECANO ? pic.twitter.com/gFiimarL8t

— Remoth Patriot ?? (@mujuniremoth1) August 6, 2019

Am still yet to understand which arsenal is bidding for Coutinho.
Is it my own arsenal or Arsenal Tula?? pic.twitter.com/awtgcII832

— E L O N E L (@iam_elonel) August 6, 2019

Philippe Coutinho to Arsenal is ‘nonsense’, with the club having repeatedly denied any interest in the player. [@pbsportswriter] #afc pic.twitter.com/mm3gwn0g8e

— afcstuff (@afcstuff) August 6, 2019

“Manchester United getting linked to Eriksen, Arsenal linked to Coutinho”

Chelsea: pic.twitter.com/7Vmzsa90Lu

— F A I T H (@Null2003) August 6, 2019

When ARSENAL finally signs Philippe Coutinho, Tierney and
Upamecano

Local man mood: pic.twitter.com/6SD0Ku9WcS

— ?uadrickk (FOLLOW HELP) (@_iamquadri) August 6, 2019

Klopp when he sees Coutinho in the Arsenal dressing room pic.twitter.com/Xg9BZO5IVg

— Wesley Krade (@KradeWes) August 6, 2019

Opens twitter:

Arsenal are intrested in Coutinho.

Refreshes,

Arsenal are not interested in Coutinho. pic.twitter.com/eiBpIgISmz

— Unai Emery (@UnaiEmiratez) August 6, 2019

It’s absolutely insane how Raul has already outdone Gazidis’ legacy. If he gets coutinho on loan along with upamecano and Tierney after signing saliba, ceballos and Pepe then they have to build the man a statue with a 10inch Cock ?…
I’m absolutely stunned pic.twitter.com/4rKRC4ICmS

— Cristian Elliot (@OFFIXIALcris) August 6, 2019