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Philippe Coutinho addresses future ahead of Champions League Final amid Arsenal transfer speculation

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Bayern Munich loanee Philippe Coutinho insists he has not yet thought about his future and says he is remaining fully focused on winning the Champions League.

The Brazilian will play his final game for Bayern when they take on Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday's final in Lisbon, after which he will return to parent club Barcelona.

Coutinho has been heavily linked with a move away from the Spanish giants this summer, with the former Liverpool midfielder understood to be keen on a return to the Premier League amid links to Arsenal.

The 28-year-old's agent Kia Joorabchian last week revealed Coutinho would sit down and consider his options after the Champions League, something Coutinho has now reiterated.

"My mind is fully focused on the competition," Coutinho told Esporte Interativo.

Coutinho will only address his future after the Champons League final Photo: Getty Images
Coutinho will only address his future after the Champons League final Photo: Getty Images

"It’s a unique opportunity for us. I’m very happy to be in the Champions League final.

"On my future, I haven’t thought about it because I’m only thinking about the final."

Coutinho's deal with Barcelona runs until 2023, but reports have suggested the Catalans will look to move the midfielder on, with president Josep Maria Bartomeu listing only seven players in the squad as not for sale.

The midfielder will come up against former Barcelona winger and Brazilian team-mate Neymar in Sunday's final, and Coutinho insists he is very much aware of PSG's attacking threat.

"We haven’t spoken yet because of the match. I’m sure he is focused on his team and me on mine," said Coutinho.

"PSG is a very strong side with really quick forwards. I don’t even need to say how great of a player Neymar is because the whole world knows it.

"They also have a solid defence. It’ll be a great match, a great final."

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