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.
Villa Sport News
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
Source: Midfield 'rock' who loves Gerrard ready to quit current club; NSWE readying Villa move
Aston Villa have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips, Football Insider report.
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).
Villa seal permanent deal for Barcelona's Coutinho
Aston Villa completed the permanent signing of Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho on Thursday in a deal the La Liga club said is worth 20 million euros (£17 million).