Newcastle set aside budget for 'marquee signing' this summer
Newcastle United have ‘a budget set aside for a marquee signing’ amid reported interest in Barcelona attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.
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Aston Villa 'in driving seat' to land £33m star 'loyal to Gerrard'
Aston Villa are ‘in the driving seat’ to complete the permanent signing of Philippe Coutinho thanks to his loyalty towards Villa Park head coach Steven Gerrard, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
Aston Villa: 'Next level up' - Gerrard wants players he can 'trust' at Villa Park
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard is ‘looking for players that he can trust’ when the summer transfer market reopens, according to journalist Dean Jones.
Journalists say ‘bright’ Coutinho ‘looked dangerous’ v Tottenham
Aston Villa suffered their fourth consecutive Premier League defeat on Saturday evening, losing 4-0 to Tottenham Hotspur, but not every player was a disappointment. Philippe Coutinho put in a decent performance despite the poor result, so he’s one of few who can hold their head high.
Manchester City vs Liverpool: Will Salah & Mane end Klopp's winless run at the Etihad?
Much has been made of the potential title decider between Manchester City and Liverpool and for good reason. What everyone loves more than a tight title race is a close tussle between two clubs in which the sides involved face off in the run-in.
Antonio Conte's incredible Tottenham transformation and the ten words that will concern rivals
It is now just over six weeks ago since Antonio Conte questioned his own future at Tottenham following their dismal 1-0 defeat away at Burnley. Victorious four days earlier with a stunning 3-2 triumph against Man City, Spurs crashed back down to earth with an almighty bang at Turf Moor.
'I've seen...' - BT pundit now drops worrying player 'issue' claim at Aston Villa
Pundit David James, who contributes for BT, has claimed that Philippe Coutinho has fitness and injury worries that could be an issue going forward for Aston Villa.
'Completely messes it up' - Sky Sports man rips into £19.8m-rated Aston Villa ace vs Spurs
Danny Ings missed a big opportunity in Aston Villa’s Premier League defeat against Tottenham Hotspur, Sky Sports pundit Andy Hinchcliffe says.