Philippe Coutinho handed transfer lifeline as Aston Villa flop looks to get career back on track
PHILIPPE COUTINHO could have a chance to revitalise his career after he has struggled to impress at Aston Villa.
Coutinho signed for Villa last summer from Barcelona after a successful loan spell with the club the season before.
Philippe Coutinho joined Aston Villa for £17million just four years after leaving Liverpool for a whopping £142million
But he has since fallen out of favour at Villa Park with new boss Unai Emery reluctant to use him.
The Brazilian hasn’t been at his best since he left Liverpool in 2018, but could have a chance to start anew with reports of interest from elsewhere.
According to Turkish outlet Milliyet the former Bayern Munich man is a target for Besiktas.
It is reported that the Black Eagles are keen on bringing Coutinho in on loan with an option buy him at the end of next season.
However Besiktas are said to want Villa to pay 60 percent of Coutinho’s salary during the loan spell and also wish to set the purchase option at just £7million.
The news comes after Besiktas Vice President Emre Kocadag discussed the clubs intentions for the transfer window.
He said: “Our goal in the new season is to win the league. We will have new transfers.
“We are currently negotiating with a player who plays No 10 in Spain, England and Germany. We are trying to solve the testimonial problem with his club”
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The two clubs are reportedly negotiating the deal at the moment, but it is yet to be seen if they are close to an agreement.
Former England star Dele Alli spent a miserable season on loan at Besiktas in an attempt to kick-start his career after struggling at Everton.
The former Spurs star only made 13 appearances before returning to the UK early for treatment on an injury.
Emery and Villa will be looking to improve their squad after an impressive end to last season.
The Midlands club finished seventh in the Premier League and will be hoping to add reinforcements before they begin their European journey in the UEFA Conference League.
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