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Barcelona striker Philippe Coutinho was prominent as Aston Villa went on a recent three-match winning streak in the Premier League.
Despite losses to West Ham and Arsenal coming into the international break, Villa have stabilized since the appointment of head coach Steven Gerrard in November, who took over from Dean Smith.
Villa are still believed to be interested in turning Coutinho’s loan into a permanent deal, but another suitor could still make a deal, according to the Spanish newspaper Sport.
TOP HISTORY – NEWCASTLE COLLECTED WITH COUTINHO RAID
Newcastle United are said to be ready to switch to Coutinho if Villa, who have an option to buy, are unable to put together a long-term deal for the Brazilian winger.
Villa rented Coutinho in January and taking him out of Barcelona’s hands would reportedly cost around € 40 million (£ 33 million).
The 29-year-old has instantly become an integral part of Gerrard’s attack, delivering four goals and three assists in 10 Premier League matches since arriving.
But the prospect of a permanent deal is based on Villa being responsible for Coutinho’s significant salaries, which Barcelona are currently subsidizing. With new ownership, Newcastle appear to be able to find such funds.
Philippe Coutinho. pic.twitter.com/mnV1ivOB2C
– Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) March 10, 2022
ROUND UP
– Barcelona has tried to take advantage of sanctions affecting Chelsea by trying to bring in three of the club’s defenders Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensenaccording to The Telegraph.
– RB Leipzig is set to conduct contract negotiations with Christopher Nkunku, but according to ESPN, they are willing to listen to offers of over 75 million euros.
– Edinson Cavani is set to move to Boca Juniors when his contract with Manchester United expires at the end of the season, Todofichajes claims.
– Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract with Manchester Unitedand extends its existing contract by one season, but with a significant wage increase, reports The Guardian.
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