“Open to conversations”: Gerrard drops huge Villa transfer update, it's good news – opinion
Steven Gerrard has the chance to lead Aston Villa to a top-half finish in the Premier League if they can end the season strongly.
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Swansea City transfer news as striker now a target, 'dialogue open' over signing and Aston Villa fans stick boot into Borja Baston
These are your Swansea City headlines on Saturday, May 14.
Coutinho keen to help Aston Villa qualify for Europe after completing £17m from Barcelona
Philippe Coutinho is targeting a return to Europe with Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa after his £17m move to the Premier League side.
Philippe Coutinho determined to take Aston Villa into Europe
Philippe Coutinho has targeted a return to Europe with Aston Villa after his £17million signing.
Steven Gerrard promises to keep 'provoking' Aston Villa ace in best way possible
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has praised Jacob Ramsey after the midfielder picked up two awards at the club’s end of season awards.
Aston Villa v Crystal Palace: match preview
The big news in Birmingham is that Philippe Coutinho will be making the city his permanent home. After an inconsistent loan spell Aston Villa will hope the creative force can refind his magic touch next season after a summer in which he can bed in fully. Steven Gerrard’s side fought hard, arguably deserving a point, in defeat to Liverpool in midweek and will be hopeful they can still secure a top-half finish if they pick up where they left off, starting with Crystal Palace. Patrick Vieira will undoubtedly feel the same and the Frenchman has the fine wind of good form at his back. A third win in succession would give Palace a great shot at 10th or a smidge higher and would be their first time in the top 10 since 2014-15. Graham Searles
Injury to Watkins could see Buendia start v Palace
Aston Villa welcome Crystal Palace to Villa Park on Sunday afternoon, but Steven Gerrard could be without Ollie Watkins as he’s recovering from an ankle injury and has yet to train since Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.
Philippe Coutinho completes £17 million move to Aston Villa
Philippe Coutinho has completed a permanent switch to Aston Villa from Barcelona in a deal the LaLiga giants announced was worth 20million euros (£17m).