The 30-year-old originally joined on loan from Barcelona before completing a £17m switch last summer but has been a major disappointment at Villa Park

An attacker who set up a goal in the World Cup final could join Manchester United in January for an affordable price, while Chelsea now face competition from Barcelona for a striker target of their own - all in Monday's transfer gossip

Coutinho's form has left a lot to be desired of late, but an exit route could pan out, if the interested club panders to the Villans' demands

Unai Emery wants to part ways with an Aston Villa flop and is planning to sign an Inter Milan star as part of a player exchange deal, according to a report

Coutinho could soon find himself in trouble, as a report has detailed how new boss Unai Emery wants to snag one of his former stars who operates in the same areas

Philippe Coutinho has revealed his thinking ahead of Aston Villa's clash with Man City, which could impact the Premier League title race

Phillipe Coutinho has sent out a message regarding his ambitions at Aston Villa following confirmation of his permanent transfer from Barcelona

Aston Villa have sealed the permanent signing of Philippe Coutinho in a crucial deal for manager Steven Gerrard

Villa thought they would have to pay £34million to get a permanent deal wrapped up but reports in Spain suggest a cut-price move could be on the cards.

Aston Villa have serious competition for the signing of Philippe Coutinho, according to a report.

Aston Villa are currently fearing for Philippe Coutinho's future at the club, according to a report

Manager Steven Gerrard is said to have already made a decision on the Coutinho situation

The jury is still out on one winter addition but the boss is known to be a big fan.

The Brazilian playmaker is looking likely to stay in the Premier League for at least one more season.

Aston Villa are hopeful of signing Coutinho permanently, though a report has revealed the tactic they intend to deploy to sweeten a deal.

The Catalan giants fear that Villa may not pay the agreed figure or could even pull out of the transfer altogether

John McGinn has sent a rousing endorsement on a potential Villa signing, pointing to the club completing a snare of the star.

The attacking midfielder is also aware of interest from Arsenal in his services, while Aston Villa maintain an option to buy him for good

Man Utd are going big in their efforts to sign a new striker, while Newcastle are offering an incentive for a playmaker to join them.

Gerrard is planning big changes for the summer and reports claim he will have as much as £100million to revamp his ranks

Philippe Coutinho has reportedly reached a huge decision regarding his future and it will be music to the ears of Villa boss Steven Gerrard

Aston Villa are looking to secure a big summer deal, with negotiations already underway to get it done.

Arsenal have taken the first step towards signing Coutinho this summer, and a report has revealed why they hold two advantages over Villa.

The departure raised plenty of eyebrows at the time and now Gary Lineker and Micah Richards have both had their say

Phillipe Coutinho has revealed the ambitions he and the club have at Aston Villa, following an easy transition back to the Premier League.

The huge cost to sign Haaland has put off a Prem giant, Villa will lose Coutinho, while Cavani and Kalvin Phillips are in Monday's gossip

Arteta admitted his concern regarding the scheduling of Arsenal's Spurs clash, and was probed about transfer interest in Villa's Coutinho.

Aston Villa face seeing a rival sign Phillipe Coutinho, Newcastle fancy stars from Leeds and Newcastle, while Paul Pogba WILL leave Man Utd

The home fans were up for the contest but their heroes could not match the enthusiasm in the stands with yet another defeat.

Villa are mulling an alternative option to buying Coutinho outright after a report revealed why a conventional deal is "almost impossible".

Gerrard is keen to get the deal done and Barcelona are happy to sell - but the Aston Villa board will make the final decision in May

The Midlands club have serious promise for next season, so one pundit has urged a potential departee to stay where he is

"He got to the stage where he needed a change of scenery and a different movie."

Philippe Coutinho is back to his best, according to Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard

The Barcelona star has revealed his 'wish' as well as his happiness at playing for Aston Villa.

There's fears a midfield target could cause the Hammers to break the bank this summer if they opt to compete for his signature

The Brazilian is now enjoying his time at Aston Villa but it has been a tough four years after quitting Anfield.

Jamie Carragher wants Aston Villa to tie down a star player as Arsenal and West Ham are reportedly keeping tabs on him

Aston Villa could face stiff competition to land Philippe Coutinho on a permanent deal after a report put Arsenal and West Ham in the mix.

Aston Villa are planning to drive the fee for a permanent Philippe Coutinho deal down, according to a report

The Brazilian feels one colleague has the potential ot go all the way and is eager to do his bit to help get him there.

The attacking midfielder has been issued some advice about a "familiar dilemma" by someone whose path he crossed briefly at Liverpool

A Gerrard masterstroke could be even better than first thought after a report revealed how Villa could capitalise on Barcelona's desperation

Steven Gerrard admitted that his side lost control of their Premier League clash against Leeds United, but lauded Philippe Coutinho's role

The Leeds manager knows his side faces a tough test of their credentials when they come up against Steven Gerrard's Villans on Wednesday

One January signing is said to be loving life under Steven Gerrard at Villa Park.

The attacking midfielder is in no doubt as to what has caused his stagnation in recent years but has something to celebrate again now