Coutinho

[Scotch]

Fab saying there has been contact with 3 PL clubs, Villa being one. I would imagine Newcastle are certs to be another with the third being Everton or West Ham are my guess. 

[don_danbury]

hasnt he been crap for a few years now? 

[An Sionnach]

3 minutes ago, don_danbury said:

hasnt he been crap for a few years now? 

Not really, but he is a small, lightweight player and the heavy Spanish tackling is probably catching up with him. He remains highly skilled but at the price he charges its not worth the risk.

[Buzzell]

Would love him here. He’s a seriously talented player who’s done very well at this level. Will never happen though.

[reynard]

Sure Saudi Arabia will be interested.

[Pliskin]

Sounds like Villa are the one. I wouldn’t be surprised at all, he will have a great deal of respect for Stevie G, and I imagine Brendan will probably have a word too. I’m surprised Arsenal aren’t all over it.

[goody2028]

Villa favourites at the minute. We’re not in the running according to Sky. 

[An Sionnach]

Its the same old story , he is on at least 10 million a year. Are Villa prepared to match that?

[indierich06]

42 minutes ago, An Sionnach said:

Its the same old story , he is on at least 10 million a year. Are Villa prepared to match that?

Doubt anyone taking him on loan is going to be paying his full wages. Barcelona would be relieved to get even a percentage of his wages paid off at the minute, given their financial position. It's either that, or he sits in their reserves getting paid for doing sod all for the rest of the season. 

[Jobyfox]

https://socceronsunday.com/article/philippe-coutinho-signs-for-aston-villa-on-loan/?fbclid=IwAR1pl-ccLV2vrulUrmsXj9IYihbYfz2sruMzILbKzfekrQDLErXHCjGxzW0

 

It's official - gone to Aston Villa 

[Leicesterpool]

1 hour ago, Pliskin said:

Sounds like Villa are the one. I wouldn’t be surprised at all, he will have a great deal of respect for Stevie G, and I imagine Brendan will probably have a word too. I’m surprised Arsenal aren’t all over it.

Too early for Arsenal they wait to deadline day... just so they can dominate Sky Sports News.

[BigWesMorgan]

Villa will be getting very excited but the truth is he's a billion billion miles away from the player he used to be. He'll do ok though.

[weller54]

2 minutes ago, BigWesMorgan said:

Villa will be getting very excited but the truth is he's a billion billion miles away from the player he used to be. He'll do ok though.

.... when he's not in the treatment room.

[Fox1980]

I would give Eriksen a contract, we have been linked before and he’s desperate to prove himself by the sounds of it. Maybe get him on a pay as u play and everyone’s a winner

[Lesta2014]

2 hours ago, Ashlar86 said:

Running a club correctly as a buissness is not classed as skint… maybe we should just be like the rest spend spend spend not care about repercussions . There is many fans of other teams who admire our owners for how they run our club and i for one love the fact we won league and FA cup by not spending like the rest of the league do. 

Fully agree! I don’t want us splashing stupid amounts! Wouldn’t change our owners for any others

[st albans fox]

1 hour ago, goody2028 said:

Villa favourites at the minute. We’re not in the running according to Sky. 

We’re not in the running full stop

 

 

[whoareyaaa]

Id rather we signed a defender or two

[Fox92]

I'd imagine Villa are favourites to get him because of Gerrard?

[NasPb]

1 hour ago, Jobyfox said:

https://socceronsunday.com/article/philippe-coutinho-signs-for-aston-villa-on-loan/?fbclid=IwAR1pl-ccLV2vrulUrmsXj9IYihbYfz2sruMzILbKzfekrQDLErXHCjGxzW0

 

It's official - gone to Aston Villa 

I’m devastated,” the Brazilian told Soccer on Sunday. “Never in my worst nightmares did I imagine playing for Aston Villa. It’s heartbreaking. My mother told me that I’m dead to her now and set fire to all my baby photos. I have shamed her. I have shamed myself.”

“It’s hard,” said the 29 year-old. “I spent most of the day crying. One day my children will be old enough to Google me. How will I explain to them that their daddy played for Aston Villa?”

“Will they ever forgive me?” he added, his voice trembling and eyes reddening.

[fox_favourite]

1 hour ago, Fox1980 said:

I would give Eriksen a contract, we have been linked before and he’s desperate to prove himself by the sounds of it. Maybe get him on a pay as u play and everyone’s a winner

Sven?! 😜

[MPH]

9 hours ago, Lesta2014 said:

He’s also never been big fan of January signings here. We aren’t signing anyone this window 

 

we will get at least one loan in.

[MPH]

3 hours ago, An Sionnach said:

Its the same old story , he is on at least 10 million a year. Are Villa prepared to match that?

 

they might not have to. Barca  are so desperate to get rid, they’ll probably subsidize some.

[Clever Fox]

This looks like a mercenary move to me . While he was a good player a few years out teaches you that playing isn't everything.

Money is more important to some.

[sacreblueits442]

1 hour ago, Clever Fox said:

This looks like a mercenary move to me . While he was a good player a few years out teaches you that playing isn't everything.

Money is more important to some.

...very much so, his agent is rubbing his hands together!!!

With all the money he has accrued, just going out there, to a club that is close to your heart and bring them on in the best way you can, would be a better way to see out your career. Why wait until you are past your best and on your last legs to look to enjoy the reason you came into the game.

[Jon the Hat]

I’d take him