Steven Gerrard has been told he will have a “headache” trying to convince Philippe Coutinho to join Aston Villa permanently this summer. Discussing Coutinho’s future recently,
Steven Gerrard said: “I think you all know what my decision would be. I think you all know what I think of him but this is not as straightforward as people think. There is obviously an option in place, Barcelona still own the player. Phil has got to obviously want to be here in terms of the big picture but he is enjoying his football and looks happy and settled. I know the owners are very ambitious, so we will just analyse it as we go along. But if it was totally on me and it was my cash you know what I would do.”
Gerrard has also insisted no decision on Coutinho’s long-term future would be made before the end of the season.
