Liverpool hero Philippe Coutinho close to returning to old club, player keen on move

Aston Villa star Philippe Coutinho is close to returning to Brazil as Vasco da Gama are advancing talks with the player’s representatives over a summer transfer. 

That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who reports that the Brazilian club are very confident they can land Coutinho, with the midfielder very keen on a move back to his old club. The 31-year-old came through the Rio de Janeiro team’s academy and played with Vasco between 2008 and 2010 on loan from Inter Milan.

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