Arsenal ‘studying the possibility’ of paying £33m to sign PL loan star
He has contributed four goals and three assists in nine Premier League appearances.
He has contributed four goals and three assists in nine Premier League appearances.
Villa want to sign Philippe Coutinho but so too do Arsenal and Tottenham. The Gunners also want a striker.
Coutinho has excelled at Villa, notching four goals and three assists in eight league appearances.
Villa currently pay just 25 per cent of the Brazilian’s wages.
“It doesn’t make any sense to make any decisions now… We all know we’re dealing with a world-class talent.”
Pogba will take his sweet time to decide on offers including Man Utd’s renewal or a ‘lucrative homecoming’. But Ronaldo won’t follow him to Paris…
The Barcelona loanee has two goals and two assists in four appearances for Villa…
Johnny Nic is thrilled to see Philippe Coutinho returning to his Liverpool form…
It’s not really that big, but we’ll all make the best of it, won’t we? Yeah, that’s the spirit.
Coutinho endured a terrible time in Spain but has settled in well at Aston Villa…
“The good thing about Phil is he’s so humble, so level-headed, he’s so grounded.”
Aston Villa still have defensive issues to resolve, but the brilliance of Phillipe Coutinho and Jacob Ramsey show how far they’ve come.
“Listen, he’s not following in anyone’s footsteps,” says Steven Gerrard of new Villa hero Jacob Ramsey.
It’s a massive midweek for the new boys involved at St James’ Park, while Brendan Rodgers expects – and needs – a reaction.
Mark Lawrenson has compared Liverpool new boy Luis Diaz to the club’s former midfielder Philippe Coutinho. The Colombian winger moved to Anfield in the winter transfer window for a fee…
“He seems really happy, super happy with Steven Gerrard, super happy with the atmosphere.”
Two Chelsea starlets have enhanced their reputation while another has struggled. He still makes this XI, though…
“As excited as I am to play with him, I’m sure the Villa fans are excited to see him. Hopefully we can work together.”
“It is a good start. We’ve brought a quality footballer to the club.”
Barcelona loanee Coutinho has initially moved to Villa Park until the end of the season.
“I have to say I’m quite surprised it hasn’t worked out for him at Barcelona.”
“It’s a pleasure to be here… I spoke a lot with the manager, and he told me about the club and his ambitions.”
“The reason to come here is to take that step and hopefully get a permanent move in the Premier League.”
“He is an outstanding footballer who boasts a highly impressive CV laced with plenty of elite honours.”
Steven Gerrard and Philippe Coutinho will be hoping their reunion goes rather better than Henry signing Fabregas.
Philippe Coutinho to Aston Villa could be one of the transfer coups of the season.
Aston Villa secured a loan move for Philippe Coutinho earlier this week…
Digne is out in the cold at Everton after a row with Rafa Benitez prior to December’s 2-1 win over Arsenal.
More than £800m worth of players who went on to be lent out by their buyers. Twice now for Coutinho.
“If he is 75 per cent of what he was when he was at Liverpool, it’s a great signing.”