Aston Villa playmaker Philippe Coutinho is reportedly being eyed up by Galatasaray before the Turkish transfer window closes on Wednesday.
The 30-year-old has struggled for form this season after the Villans turned his temporary stay from Barcelona into a permanent switch last summer.
Galatasaray are claimed to be keen on signing Villa playmaker Coutinho[/caption]
Villa signed the Brazilian for £17million after he chipped in with five goals and three assists in 19 Premier League games while on loan at Villa Park in the second half of last campaign.
But the ex-Liverpool star is without a goal contribution from his 20 outings in all competitions.
And according to The Sun, Super Lig side Galatasaray are willing to offer the player an escape route from the Midlands.
It has been said that Okan Buruk’s side want to bring in Coutinho on an initial loan deal before the Turkish window slams shut on February 8.
The report adds that Villa would be willing to allow the player to leave but are hoping to recoup some of the £17m they paid for him.
Coutinho is one of the club’s highest earners, the Brazilian is understood to pocket around £125,000-a-week.
Coutinho is yet to chip in with a goal or assist this season for the Villans[/caption]
The ex-Bayern Munich loanee is yet to start under Unai Emery in the top-flight since the Spaniard succeeded Coutinho’s ex-Reds teammate Steven Gerrard in the dugout.
His last start in the Premier League came in the 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest on October 10.
Galatasaray are desperate to bolster their squad in the coming days as they look to win a first league title since 2019.
The Istabul giants sit nine points clear ahead of rivals Fenerbahce at the top of the table.
They have won a club-record 15 games in a row in all competitions after Sunday’s 2-1 victory over champions Trabzonspor.
The crucial three points is also their 12th consecutive victory in the league.
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By: Jake Lambourne
Title: Galatasaray ‘line up’ Philippe Coutinho escape route from miserable season at Aston Villa on initial loan deal
Sourced From: talksport.com/football/1323835/aston-villa-philippe-coutinho-galatasaray-transfer-news/
Published Date: Sun, 05 Feb 2023 22:03:20 +0000
