ASTON VILLA have launched a £12million bid for Philippe Coutinho, secondo i rapporti.

The Brazilian has impressed since linking up with former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard a gennaio.

Coutinho, 29, joined from Barcellona on an initial loan deal, con Villa possessing an option to buy for £33million.

Villa Park chiefs believe they can get him for far less, tuttavia.

Secondo il posta, the Midlands club have made an opening bid of £12m for the attacking midfielder.

Talks remain ongoing between the two clubs, with Villa confident a deal can be done.

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Barca are reportedly willing to sell for £12.9m, as they try and get Coutinho’s salary off the wage bill.

After agreeing a fee, Villa will have a challenge to agree a compromise on the former Bayern ace’s wage demands.

Coutinho has drawn interest from the likes of Arsenale e Newcastle nel passato.

He has scored four goals and laid on three assists in 15 Prem outings this season.

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After sealing a deal for Coutinho, Villa will also look to sign a more defensive midfielder.

The Villans could go back in for Brighton ace Yves Bissouma, having been knocked back in the January transfer window.

While Leeds ace Kalvin Phillips is also on their wishlist.

Il Chelsea punta a Lewandowski per 50 milioni di sterline dopo aver fallito con il bersaglio principale Haaland, 41, is set to be well backed by Villa’s owners this summer.

The ex-Rangers boss has had a mixed start to life at Villa Park, vincente 10, drawing three and losing 11 del suo 24 games at the helm since replacing Dean Smith.