BARÇA WANTS TO SELL HIM IN SUMMER
The unexpected 'ally' of Barça to get rid of Philippe Coutinho
Published:18/03/2022 - 20:55h
Updated:18/03/2022 - 20:56h
The future of Philippe Coutinho is unknown, since although Aston Villa is very satisfied with his performance, they do not want to pay 40 million for his record. The FC Barcelona will need an extra help that would be 'cooking'
Philippe Coutinho has not disappointed in his return to the Premier League. All the contrary. The Brazilian has dazzled and fit to perfection in the approach of the Aston Villa, where is sharing with the one who went his ex mate, Steven Gerrard. In nine parties with the with the English group, has participated in seven goals: four has marked them he and has given three assistances, keys so that the villains are in the ninth position of the championship.
From England only have praises to him and Gerrard has been the first in showing very happy for having Coutinho, but this does not want to say that they are had to execute his option of purchase of 40 million euros. It is a mount very high and that, obviously, is not in accordance with the value of current market of the international with Brazil. The Barça is 'exasperated' for selling him and will look for new formulas.
The Arsenal also has showed interested, but could have a more unexpected ally that it could open the way so that the Aston Villa take the decision to buy to Coutinho this summer. Of agreement to 'Football Insider', the Brighton wants to buy to Danny Ings, player of the 'villians' by a high mount, that would free the necessary so that 'Cou' remain in the Villa Park.
The big problem is that Ings landed in the Aston Villa the past summer and has agreement until 30 June 2024. desconoce If the club is interested in selling him, but is a player that, although it is very important, is far of the level that expected in the team. In 23 parties in this season, has participated in ten goals: five has signed them he and has delivered other five assistances.
'Cou', a headache for the Barça
What himself is safe, whatever happens with the Brighton and Danny Ings, is that the FC Barcelona will look for to undo definitively of Philippe Coutinho in this market of signings veraniego, considering that his agreement wins on 30 June 2023 and will be the last opportunity that will have to ingresar money by his index card. It is impossible that renew and the culés will look for him a definite destination in July.
