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Philippe Coutinho's new club is confirmed as former £145m star leaves Europe for another season-long loan away from Aston Villa
10/07/24 16:39
The former Liverpool superstar, who joined Barcelona for an astonishing £145million in 2018, has struggled to find a long-term home since leaving the Nou Camp, first joining Bayern Munich and Aston Villa on loan before signing for the Premier League outfit in 2022. The 32-year-old Brazilian temporarily left Villa Park last campaign in a season-long loan move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Duhail, but only managed to score three goals in 16 appearances....read
Aston Villa offer Ross Barkley a three-year deal as they look to use Champions League football to lure the midfielder following superb season at Luton
26/05/24 08:46SIMON JONES: The 30-year old has interest from a number of Premier League clubs following his renaissance season at Luton.
Aston Villa are in talks to sign Ross Barkley following his excellent season with Luton - as Unai Emery looks to bolster his squad after qualifying for the Champions League
20/05/24 16:46SIMON JONES: The 30-year old enjoyed a loan spell with Villa in 2020-21 and is keen to continue his career in the Premier League following Luton's relegation.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Jurgen Klopp has been a shrewd leader in dark times - but here's why he can't be considered Liverpool's greatest
17/05/24 16:00GRAEME SOUNESS: Jurgen Klopp is a passionate, emotional man. The city is full of passion and emotion. The two have been a most wonderful fit, these past nine years.
Philippe Coutinho linked with a shock return to his former club for £5m amid doubts over his future under Unai Emery at Aston Villa
16/05/24 10:29As reported by TNT Sports Brazil, Vasco da Gama are highly interested in loaning Coutinho, with a purchase obligation for between £4m and £6m.
How Steven Gerrard's fateful slip killed Liverpool's title dream 10 years ago today after Jose Mourinho 'parked two buses' and riled the Anfield crowd to stifle the odds-on Premier League favourites
27/04/24 08:26Gerrard - for all his immense contribution to Liverpool over many years - has admitted the fateful moment which allowed Demba Ba in to score will never leave him.
Philippe Coutinho gives cryptic response about possible reunion with ex-Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami... with the Brazilian facing uncertain future at Aston Villa
27/02/24 09:13The Brazilian - who is currently on loan at Qatari outfit Al-Duhali from Aston Villa - is facing an uncertain future at Villa Park, with his contract set to expire in 2026.
Dani Alves is 'depressed' as he awaits verdict of alleged rape trial which began this month - with his Barcelona prison taking 'extreme measures' to look after ex-Brazil star
18/02/24 22:06The Brians 2 prison is reportedly taking 'extreme measures' to look after Alves, a former Barcelona and Brazil player, such is his mental decline. Alves' sexual assault trial got underway this month.
The transfer market's biggest LOSERS: Barcelona's £539m black hole tops the list of money lost on signings, with Chelsea in second... but where do Man United place in the 50 WORST traders?
24/01/24 16:54A new study has revealed the 50 clubs in Europe who have the worst transfer records across the last decade - with a number of Premier League sides featuring.
Philippe Coutinho 'could reunite with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, while MLS rivals LA Galaxy are also interested' with Brazil star not in Unai Emery's plans at Aston Villa
09/01/24 17:38Coutinho, 31, temporarily joined QSL club Al-Duhail in Sept., and scored on his debut in a 2-1 away victory over Al-Markhiya, but has struggled for game time in the last four months, as he's set to return to Villa.
Neymar and Kylian Mbappe dominated Ligue 1 but failed to win the Champions League, while Joao Felix and Antoine Griezmann flopped at Atletico Madrid and Barcelona... so is the £100m price tag cursed?
12/10/23 18:00Brian Clough famously claimed Nottingham Forest paid £999,999 for Trevor Francis, as he didn't want the £1million fee to put pressure on the England midfielder.
Philippe Coutinho is offered a way out of Aston Villa as Qatari champions Al-Duhail make bid to sign out-of-favour Brazilian
29/08/23 06:20Philippe Coutinho, 31, has slipped down the pecking order under Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, with new signings Moussa Diaby and Nicolo Zaniolo preferred options in attacking roles.
Aston Villa flop Philippe Coutinho could finally be leaving the club 'as Qatari and Saudi clubs prepare offers to sign the out-of-favour Brazilian'
19/08/23 13:34The Brazilian international has struggled for game time since Emery became Villa boss in October 2022, and now looks set to move to the Middle East before the transfer window closes at the end of August.
Coutinho and Felix didn't work out and the jury's out on Fernandez... with Declan Rice's £105m Arsenal move imminent, how have the seven stars to move for more than £100m fared?
12/07/23 21:00Declan Rice will join an exclusive club when his move to Arsenal is confirmed. A club of just seven others, in fact, to have persuaded a club to pay more than £100million for their services.
Al-Ettifaq enjoyed a golden era in the 1980s and finished seventh in the Saudi Pro League last season, but who are they? Do they have any notable players? And what is Steven Gerrard likely to face after joining the club?
04/07/23 18:00Gerrard agreed to the role following a renewed round of talks with the Saudi club, who are committing millions towards player recruitment to help their new boss build a team of global superstars.
Steven Gerrard is CONFIRMED as Saudi side Al-Ettifaq's new manager after dramatic U-turn... as club target big-name signings in bid to challenge PIF-controlled clubs
03/07/23 15:48Having originally distanced himself from a move to Saudi, Gerrard has now accepted a lucrative offer from the Dammam-based club. Al-Ettifaq chiefs were in London on Monday finalising his appointment.
Steven Gerrard interested in another reunion with Philippe Coutinho in Saudi Arabia as he sets sights on signing playmaker for Al-Ettifaq
14/06/23 23:46Gerrard, who has been out of work since he was sacked by Aston Villa last October, is reportedly set to be appointed as the new manager of Al-Ettifaq in the coming days.
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield LIVE: This Morning viewers brand the programme 'so awkward' after 'feuding' hosts appear together on sofa and chat with Disney composing legend and Gyles Brandreth
15/05/23 08:53MAILONLINE LIVEBLOG: Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby came face to face on ITV's This Morning sofa today as they co-hosted despite their falling out.
A Man City flop joins Jesse Lingard in midfield and FOUR Chelsea summer buys make the XI - but who else is named in our team of the WORST signings of the season?
13/05/23 09:09Football moves quickly. When the Premier League transfer window slammed shut in early September - a little more than eight months ago - almost all of the campaign was still to be written.
IAN LADYMAN: Klopp won't want to wade through treacle with this team. Liverpool risk LOSING him unless they get their signings right... PLUS, Kompany is perfect for Spurs, but would he come?
13/04/23 17:00IAN LADYMAN: Klopp had been at Anfield a little over two years and the departure of the Brazilian to the Nou Camp had put something of a torpedo right through the middle of his plans.
Philippe Coutinho fell by the wayside, Cristiano Ronaldo came up short... and it's hard to remember Eden Hazard as a top player! Of the 10 most expensive players of all time, only ONE has justified their price in football's £1.25BILLION club
25/02/23 13:20TOM COLLOMOSSE: One has made barely 70 appearances in four seasons. Another recently clocked up 100 senior games. Four have already moved on. Welcome to football's £1.25billion club.
'He needs to learn and improve that': Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has to 'protect himself' from rough treatment from opponents as he can't rely on referees to help him
24/02/23 22:30DANIEL MATTHEWS: Ahead of Saturday's visit to Leicester, where Arsenal can stretch their lead to five points, Arteta suggested Saka relishes the physical 'challenge' posed by defenders.
Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta's side breathe new life into their title bid with two strikes in added time - including an Emi Martinez own goal - to win a Premier League classic at Villa Park
18/02/23 14:37OLIVER HOLT AT VILLA PARK: It seemed as if this was one more episode watching in grim fascination as Arsenal's title challenge imploded. And then everything changed.
Aston Villa 2-4 Leicester: James Maddison, Kelechi Iheanacho, Tete and Dennis Praet on target as Brendan Rodgers' Foxes secure their first Premier League win since November in six-goal thriller
04/02/23 16:55TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Leicester's new boys breathed life into their battle for survival as the Foxes exploited some dreadful defending to secure three vital points.
The Emery show! Aston Villa owners have given new boss TOTAL control and he's planning big changes - with Matteo Guendouzi and Arnaut Danjuma the next targets in his revolution and Lucas Digne's future in doubt
12/01/23 22:30TOM COLLOMOSSE: A photo posted on Aston Villa 's Twitter page at 3.01pm on November 2 is a perfect illustration of the power Unai Emery holds at his new club.
'They had to dig him out of Luther James-Wildin's back pocket': Stevenage savagely troll Aston Villa's Philippe Coutinho on Twitter after he's taken off during FA Cup clash... before League Two minnows complete shock upset
09/01/23 00:16Stevenage trolled Philippe Coutinho for his performance when he was withdrawn by a winning Aston Villa during their FA Cup clash on Sunday.
Aston Villa 1-2 Stevenage: Premier League side are dumped out of the FA Cup by League Two minnows in THE shock of the third round - with visitors netting two late goals to stun Unai Emery's men
08/01/23 18:32Emery's men appeared to be edging into the fourth round thanks to Morgan Sanson's first-half strike, before Leander Dendoncker was sent off for holding back substitute Dean Campbell.
Brazilian giants Corinthians want to sign Philippe Coutinho, reveals their club president - with the Aston Villa star yet to start a game under new boss Unai Emery - but he admits it is 'a very difficult deal'
07/01/23 12:53Brazilian club Corinthians are pressing to sign Aston Villa playmaker Philippe Coutinho on loan this year. The former Liverpool and Barcelona player joined Villa on a permanent basis last summer.
'I'm happy here!': Philippe Coutinho shuts down 'lies' that he wants to leave Aston Villa and insists he has 'NEVER' asked to exit - as he vows to give everything on his return from injury
29/12/22 15:45Villa initially signed Coutinho on a loan deal from Aston Villa last January, but he penned a four-year permanent deal with the club in the summer.
Phillipe Coutinho will return to Aston Villa's squad for Boxing Day clash against his former club Liverpool as he looks to revive his career at Villa Park... while Unai Emery insists he is 'excited' to add to his squad in January
25/12/22 22:31The Brazilian, has been a huge disappointment since his £17million move from Barcelona and has only just recovered from the thigh injury that made him unavailable for the World Cup.
PETE JENSON: Ansu Fati has overcome injury problems and racist abuse to become one of Luis Enrique's key men at just 19... the teen sensation is carrying Spanish hopes on his shoulders at the World Cup
22/11/22 22:31PETE JENSON: When Lionel Messi left Barcelona in 2021 the club's fans wanted the No 10 shirt retired in his honour. One of their arguments was: who would want to wear it now anyway?
Philippe Coutinho RULED OUT of Qatar World Cup with a thigh injury sustained in training that will sideline him for at least seven weeks... with the Brazilian playmaker missing Aston Villa's huge 3-1 win over Manchester United
06/11/22 17:42TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: The Brazil playmaker was already facing an uphill struggle to make the squad due to a loss of form and lack of regular action, and this is a further blow.
Solve the Coutinho-Buendia conundrum at No 10, cure the away-day blues, settle on a captain and urgently find a way to score goals - SEVEN key issues facing Unai Emery as he takes over at Aston Villa
01/11/22 17:07As Emery starts his first week as manager at Villa Park following the dismissal of Steven Gerrard, Sportsmail looks at the challenges he faces with the Midlands giants lying 16th.
Facundo Torres' agent 'confirms imminent talks with Arsenal over a potential move for the highly-rated winger' - after Uruguayan's impressive debut MLS season for Orlando City
01/11/22 09:27The Gunners have shown an interest in Uruguayan after the 22-year-old impressed in the 2022 MLS season for Orlando City. Torres scored nine goals and added a further 10 assists last season.
'He owes Steven Gerrard an apology!': Gabby Agbonlahor slams Philippe Coutinho for his poor performances for Aston Villa and says the Brazilian star contributed to axed manager's demise
23/10/22 10:46Gabby Agbonlahor believes Philippe Coutinho owes sacked Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard an apology for his performances since joining the club on a permanent basis.
Joan Laporta urges Barcelona fans to continue to 'believe and support' boss Xavi ahead of the El Clasico showdown against Real Madrid, despite potential Champions League exit looming
15/10/22 06:36The Catalan giants face the prospect of being knocked out of the Champions League group stage for a second straight campaign after Wednesday's 3-3 draw with Inter Milan.
'He's a shadow of the player we know... a MILLION MILES off it': Jamie Carragher gives damning verdict on former Liverpool team-mate Philippe Coutinho after he was hauled off by boss Steven Gerrard in Aston Villa's draw at Nottingham Forest
10/10/22 23:06The former Barcelona forward was substituted by Steven Gerrard shortly after the hour-mark at the City Ground, with the Villa boss opting instead for Danny Ings in search of a winning goal.
Steven Gerrard slams referee Simon Hopper for being 'desperate on the whistle'... as the official's quick actions saw Philippe Coutinho's spectacular goal wrongly ruled out for offside as Aston Villa draw with Manchester City
03/09/22 20:05Steven Gerrard has complained that referee Simon Hooper was to quick on his whistle as he prevented Aston Villa scoring a perfectly fine goal.
Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven sign winger Anwar El Ghazi from Aston Villa for £2.5m... bringing to an end Ruud van Nistelrooy's side's search for a winger
28/08/22 23:58SIMON JONES: The Dutchman has fallen down the pecking order in the last year at Villa Park following the arrivals of Philippe Coutinho, Leon Bailey and Emiliano Buendia.
Aston Villa 0-1 West Ham: Pablo Fornals lands the killer blow in a defeat that puts even more pressure on under-fire Steven Gerrard with the Hammers battling to earn their first points of their season
28/08/22 15:04ASTON VILLA 0-1 WEST HAM - SAMI MOKBEL AT VILLA PARK: Score when you're in the ascendancy, that's what the best teams do. Villa couldn't. In contrast, West Ham did.
'Nobody is a bigger fan of Emi Buendia than me': Steven Gerrard insists Aston Villa's £40m star 'will start matches' this season after coming off the bench to net the winner against Everton
14/08/22 21:31When you have already spent about £40million on a playmaker, forking out an extra £17m to bring the best from him might seem a little steep. Yet, Emiliano Buendia has been spurred on in recent weeks.
Scott Parker demands his Bournemouth players become 'horrible' to play against after dream return to the Premier League... but the Cherries boss is growing frustrated at the lack of depth in his squad
07/08/22 10:41The newly-promoted Cherries - Championship runners-up last term - enjoyed a dream top-flight return. Goals from Jefferson Lerma and Kieffer Moore earned the physical hosts a 2-0 win.
How will YOUR club fare this season and who will be their key man? CHRIS SUTTON's in-depth guide to all 20 clubs as the 2022-23 Premier League campaign kicks off this weekend
04/08/22 21:31The Premier League returns with a bang on Friday night as Arsenal travel to Crystal Palace in the opening game of the season. Here's CHRIS SUTTON'S club-by-club guide.
Aston Villa are in talks to sign Sevilla's Ludwig Augustinsson as Steven Gerrard looks to provide competition for Lucas Digne at left-back following Matt Targett's exit
10/07/22 00:06Aston Villa are in talks to sign Sevilla left-back Ludwig Augustinsson as boss Steven Gerrard targets a fifth summer signing.
Liverpool's transfer guru Michael Edwards was hailed as 'instrumental' in masterminding Jurgen Klopp's greatest signings like Mane, Salah and van Dijk - so it's no surprise rivals Chelsea and Man United both want him to kickstart their new eras
23/06/22 21:00Sportsmail revealed that Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in Edwards. It is not surprising and if they can secure his services, they would be pulling off a major coup.
Thiago Silva and Philippe Coutinho enjoy a game of foot volleyball as they kick back and unwind on the beach in Brazil... with the Chelsea and Aston Villa stars soaking up the sun back home before returning to England for pre-season
23/06/22 15:23The Chelsea defender and Aston Villa midfielder both travelled with Brazil to Japan and South Korea for friendly matches earlier this month, playing a part in 1-0 and 5-1 victories for Tite's men.
EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United and Chelsea BOTH want ex-Liverpool transfer guru Michael Edwards - who brought Van Dijk, Salah and Mane to Anfield - as Premier League giants battle to land him
22/06/22 18:29EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL AND ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Multiple sources claim Edwards is of interest to the new-look Old Trafford regime as they continue to overhaul their transfer team.
Agent Kia Joorabchian fumes at both of his Royal Ascot horses 'getting WIPED OUT' in £65,000 race as Philippe Coutinho's representative laments 'experienced jockey' for interference which denied him victory
17/06/22 11:43Joorabchian owns Crispy Cat and Walbank, who were among those in contention in the Norfolk Stakes on Thursday before 50-1 winner The Ridler crossed the entire field to take victory.
Aston Villa complete £26m signing of Diego Carlos from Sevilla with Brazilian defender, 29, saying it's a 'dream' to play in the Premier League... as Steven Gerrard's No 2 Michael Beale leaves to become QPR boss
01/06/22 23:39Villa boss Steven Gerrard has moved quickly to strengthen his squad ahead of next season, having already brought in Philippe Coutinho and Boubacar Kamara.
Aston Villa confirm signing of Marseille star Boubacar Kamara... as Steven Gerrard beats off competition from Atletico Madrid to bring in France U21 midfielder on a free transfer
23/05/22 07:19SIMON JONES: Boubacar Kamara is out of contract this summer at Marseille and had plenty of interest but ultimately has opted to sign for Steven Gerrard's side.
Jamie Carragher and Liam Gallagher are embroiled in a Twitter spat as the ex-Liverpool defender tells singer Man City 'will never win the Champions League' and 'Oasis are s***e' compared to the Beatles after tense Premier League finale
22/05/22 22:55City bagged their sixth Premier League title following a huge comeback to seal a 3-2 win over Aston Villa on the final day to finish just one point ahead of Liverpool.
Liverpool 3-1 Wolves: Jurgen Klopp's side see the title slip away at Anfield despite a final day victory as Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson all score in a nervy win after Pedro Neto's opener
22/05/22 16:58IAN LADYMAN AT ANFIELD: If there was ever an image to tell the story of a season, it was as Mo Salah celebrated a goal that could have delivered Liverpool the Premier League title.
Manchester City 3-2 Aston Villa: Ilkay Gundogan comes off the bench to rescue Pep Guardiola's side with a brace as the hosts score three goals in five minutes to complete a dramatic comeback and win the Premier League title
22/05/22 16:56MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: They do not do things by halves, this football club. Not on the last day of the season. Not with the title in the balance.
Steven Gerrard will hope to deliver his beloved Liverpool the Premier League title by tripping up Man City... Aston Villa's recent record against Pep Guardiola is awful but ex-Reds star Philippe Coutinho has a history of big goals against the champions
21/05/22 21:01The equation is simple: assuming leaders - and favourites - Manchester City don't lose by a seven-goal margin, Liverpool need to beat Wolves at Anfield, and hope City slip up against Villa.
'I have had a lot of messages from Liverpool fans on social media': Aston Villa star Philippe Coutinho on his final-day role in the Premier League title race, why Steven Gerrard has always been the boss… and finding happiness in football again
20/05/22 16:50EXCLUSIVE: Philippe Coutinho still remembers the first time he met Steven Gerrard in the January of 2013. 'I remember I was very nervous when I saw him,' Coutinho told Sportsmail .
Jamie Carragher urges Mo Salah to sign a new Liverpool deal as he warns of past stars who have flopped after leaving the Reds... as Jamie Redknapp insists Virgil van Dijk is the ONLY irreplaceable star at Anfield
17/05/22 23:00Jamie Carragher believes Mohamed Salah should sign a new Liverpool contract to benefit his own career, warning of past stars who have failed to shine after leaving Anfield.
Philippe Coutinho 'accepts a massive £345,000-a-week pay cut' to seal £17m permanent move to Aston Villa from Barcelona - as Steven Gerrard eyes 'major revamp' of squad this summer 'with Kalvin Phillips his top target'
14/05/22 06:07Coutinho has taken a cut of over 70 per cent in order to complete the move - his £470,000-a-week wage at Barca has now gone down to around £125,000-a-week.
The best is yet to come! Steven Gerrard expects Philippe Coutinho to 'go up another level' next season and claims his £17m permanent move from Barcelona will attract even more big-name players to Aston Villa
13/05/22 15:20The Brazilian forward has penned a four-year deal at Villa Park following a £17million switch from Barcelona. He joined on loan in January and has four goals in 16 appearances,
Aston Villa complete £17m signing of Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona after impressive loan spell with the Brazilian playmaker penning a four-year contract
12/05/22 18:34Philippe Coutinho has completed a permanent switch to Aston Villa from Barcelona in a deal the LaLiga giants announced was worth 20million euros (£17m).
West Ham are eyeing a move for Ollie Watkins this summer... with Aston Villa open to selling as long as they make a profit on £33m man with Steven Gerrard looking to rebuild his squad
11/05/22 21:31The 26-year-old forward, signed for £33million from Brentford in summer 2020, scored 14 goals in his first campaign in the Premier League and has 10 so far this term with Aston Villa.
Dion Dublin says Steven Gerrard needs to add 'FIVE new players' to the Aston Villa squad to challenge for a European place - and insists he must 'keep hold of Philippe Coutinho'
10/05/22 23:47Dion Dublin says Steven Gerrard needs time to build his Aston Villa squad but admits the former Liverpool captain must keep hold of Philippe Coutinho.
'You're probably watching the best Liverpool team there has been': Reds legend Steven Gerrard says Jurgen Klopp's vintage are Anfield's greatest EVER because of their 'speed, mentality and intensity'... as he looks to derail their quadruple bid
09/05/22 21:30Gerrard remains a Liverpool supporter and wants them to pip Man City to the Premier League title but that will not prevent him trying to thwart their bid to win a clean sweep of trophies,
Aston Villa make an initial offer of just £12m for Philippe Coutinho as they open talks with Barcelona about signing the Brazilian on a cut-price deal - with Catalans willing to sell at less than agreed £33m to get him off wage bill
09/05/22 20:26Manager Steven Gerrard made it clear at the weekend that he still wants to sign the 29-year-old on a permanent deal after an impressive spell on loan from Barcelona.
Steven Gerrard insists Aston Villa still want to make Philippe Coutinho's loan move permanent this summer despite axing the £30m-rated Brazilian playmaker from his starting XI for the first time at Burnley
07/05/22 17:33Gerrard insisted demoting Coutinho to the substitute's bench at Burnley was not a sign the club were cooling on their ambition to sign the Brazilian loanee on a permanent basis.
How Jurgen Klopp placed his faith in Liverpool's 'Transfer Committee' to help him build an elite side as they chase the Quadruple... the Reds walked away from deals to sign Julian Draxler and Ben Chilwell but he ALWAYS had other options
06/05/22 21:32When looking at the squad Liverpool have assembled, the one propelling them to a shot at history, it is important to go back to the beginning and Jurgen Klopp's first press conference as Reds boss.
Barcelona could have ELEVEN forwards in their squad this summer with Antoine Griezmann, Philippe Coutinho and Francisco Trincao returning... and they're after a new striker with Robert Lewandowski and Romelu Lukaku linked!
03/05/22 08:55Barcelona strengthened their forward options in the winter with the arrivals of Ferran Torres, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Adama Traore. Xavi could now have a whopping eleven frontline options.
Europa exit to Eintracht and run of THREE straight home losses have put a reality check on Barcelona's revival but Xavi is refusing to panic ahead of critical summer rebuild that could see Griezmann and Coutinho sold and a chase for Lewandowski
30/04/22 20:00PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: The last 270 minutes of football at the Camp Nou have not been a huge wake-up call. The statistics say that all is not well with project Xavi right now.
Steven Gerrard backs Philippe Coutinho to find his form again at Aston Villa as the club weigh up turning his loan spell permanent - as manager predicts it is 'only a matter of time' before playmaker dazzles
24/04/22 21:31The former Liverpool star, a team-mate of Gerrard at Anfield, has registered four goals and three assists in 13 games since arriving at Villa Park in January, but his form has dipped in recent weeks.
Aston Villa 'want Barcelona to slash their £40m asking price for Philippe Coutinho in HALF' to sign the Brazil playmaker on permanent terms when his loan move from the Nou Camp ends this summer
18/04/22 16:21The Brazilian playmaker is reportedly earning in the region of £480,000 per week at Barcelona, and the club would need Coutinho to agree a significant reduction on his current salary.
Cash-rich Newcastle 'are ready to offer Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho a £1MILLION bonus to convince him to join them over Aston Villa this summer'... with the Brazilian proving a smash hit on loan in the Midlands
31/03/22 23:13A permanent switch to Villa Park is reportedly Barca's 'priority', with a deal mooted to be around £33.5m - but Newcastle's reported interest could complicate any switch to the Midlands.
Lucas Digne expects a busy summer for 'ambitious' Aston Villa as they look to sign 'the quality to break into the top seven in the Premier League'... with keeping on-loan star Philippe Coutinho top of their priorities
29/03/22 13:55Villa are set for a mid-table finish under Steven Gerrard but there is likely to be significant turnover within the squad before the start of next season, with the former England captain keen to strengthen.
Diaz's impact has been close to a 'MIRACLE' for Jurgen Klopp, Coutinho is reviving his career at Aston Villa... but Everton are waiting for Van de Beek and Dele to hit form - the best and worst Premier League signings of the January window
27/03/22 10:00The Premier League witnessed a host of activity in January as clubs tried to bolster their sides ahead of the second half of the season. Sportsmail takes a look at the best and worst signings.
Ecuador and Uruguay seal their spots at the 2022 World Cup to join Brazil and Argentina in the South American contingent... leaving Peru, Colombia and Chile to battle it out for a play-off spot on the road to Qatar
25/03/22 10:35The Ecuadorians lost 3-1 at Paraguay, but they achieved one of the four direct spots after the Uruguayans beat Peru 1-0, a result that allowed them to book their flights to Qatar.
Vinicius Jr scores his first EVER goal for Brazil after three years as the Selecao thump Chile to maintain unbeaten record in World Cup qualifying with Neymar, Philippe Coutinho and Richarlison also on target in romp
25/03/22 06:18The victory was Brazil's seventh in seven home qualifiers against Chile, who must now beat the already qualified Uruguay in their final match to have any hope of landing a World Cup playoff spot.
KEOWN TALKS TACTICS: Change to a diamond helps Aston Villa to sparkle... Steven Gerrard has a team willing to graft so Philippe Coutinho can have a free role and support the Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings strike partnership
18/03/22 22:31MARTIN KEOWN: Since Gerrard arrived at Villa, he has mostly used the 4-3-3 formation which was successful at Rangers. But poor results against relegation contenders prompted a change.
Arsenal 'look to hijack Aston Villa's £33m summer move for Philippe Coutinho', with hopes resting on whether rivals can afford his full salary and fee after the end of his impressive loan spell from Barcelona
14/03/22 14:38Phillipe Coutinho has been in fine form since joining Steven Gerrard's side on loan from Barcelona in January, scoring four goals and registering three assists to date.
Aston Villa to target Leeds star Kalvin Phillips this summer - with Steven Gerrard keen to bolster his midfield after missing out on Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur in January
11/03/22 17:55Kalvin Phillips is likely to figure on Aston Villa's list of summer targets with Leeds bracing themselves for interest in their England star.
Leeds 0-3 Aston Villa: Steven Gerrard's visitors compound Jesse Marsch's miserable start to life at Elland Road as Philippe Coutinho, Matty Cash and Calum Chambers all net in comfortable win
10/03/22 21:38IAN LADYMAN AT ELLAND ROAD: Booed off at half-time as they went in 1-0 down, following Philippe Coutinho's opener for 1-0, Leeds rallied to start the second but old habits die hard.
Steven Gerrard says he 'WANTS' other teams to take an interest in Philippe Coutinho after Barcelona playmaker's impressive start to life on loan - as Aston Villa boss insists the Brazilian is 'really happy and settled'
09/03/22 22:30Villa brought in Gerrard's former Liverpool team-mate from Barcelona on a loan deal until the end of the season, with an option to buy him for £33million at the end of the campaign.
Steven Gerrard insists 'it doesn't make sense to make decisions' on Philippe Coutinho's future yet with Barcelona loanee facing huge cut on £480,000-a-week wages if he makes Premier League switch permanent
09/03/22 13:48Coutinho has one more year to run on his existing contract at Barcelona and Gerrard has already made no secret of his desire to secure the 29-year-old's services beyond the end of the current campaign.
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Patrice Evra calls out Luis Suarez for a CAGE FIGHT, 13 years on from infamous racism row - and Man United legend even says ex-Liverpool star can BITE him
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Chris Eubank Jr reacts to prospect of losing $500k for missing weight by less than one ounce, as Conor Benn sends message on necklace
EXCLUSIVE TNT Sports receive 102 complaints over 'BIASED' commentary by Rio Ferdinand and Robbie Savage in Man United's comeback win over Lyon
Revealed: The HUGE amount that Chris Eubank Jr could lose after he failed to make weight for Conor Benn fight - after already being fined for egg-slap
Eni Aluko apologises to Ian Wright: Former footballer admits she was 'wrong' to accuse Arsenal legend of 'blocking' pathway for female pundits
New Man United WAG: Stunning British influencer who dated Kylian Mbappe is linked to £51m star after eagle-eyed fans spotted her posting from his flat
Snooker star says he is 'too LAZY' to change his playing style after reaching round two following chaotic clash at World Championship Bold statement 
Ex-Barcelona and Spain star Gerard Pique, 38, 'splits with girlfriend Clara Chia', 26, after three years together and 'third parties may be involved'
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra 'are giving each other a second chance' and 'not all is lost in their marriage', claim reports in Spain after Man City boss 'spent time in Barcelona'
Agonising moment moment snooker player loses black ball frame at World Championship with cruel slice of luck Player left a mixture of disbelief and disgust 
Jamie Vardy will LEAVE Leicester this summer and could be set for a move to the US with wife Rebekah as fairytale 13-year spell ends on a sour note
EXCLUSIVE Eni Aluko faces ITV AXE over accusing colleague Ian Wright of 'blocking' female pundits from TV work Big development 
Revealed: How stunning DAZN TV host Diletta Leotta's male colleague's wife stepped in 'to make things clear' with her over her behaviour
Michael Schumacher's son Mick's Miss Universe finalist girlfriend is spotted on celebrity dating app Raya Have couple split? 
Irish Wrexham star James McClean's footballer brother under investigation at his club after he was spotted at New IRA parade Derry-based parade 
Andrew Flintoff's wife admits she'd 'never seen someone so scared' after his horror crash and opens up on heartbreaking conversation with kids
Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
AC Milan and Inter fans put rivalry aside in moving tribute to Pope Francis, as fans across Italy pay respect at games rescheduled after his death
Eni Aluko blames Joey Barton for her dramatic drop in TV punditry work after he called her a 'race card player' Had to disguise herself 
EXCLUSIVE BBC star Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears 
Stable boy waiting a YEAR for 'one-in-a-million' win as bookmakers refuse to pay out on bet placed He was set for a big windfall from the bet 
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
