Express Sport understands {that a} transfer to Saudi Arabia is robust risk for Philippe Coutinho this summer time with Steven Gerrard eager on reunion at Al-Ettifaq.

Gerrard sealed his shock return to administration within the Middle East on Monday and will now look to signal his former team-mate for a second time having beforehand introduced the attacker to Villa previous to his sacking.

The Aston Villa playmaker is at present coaching in Brazil with health coach Éder Dias, who relies in Jeddah and usually works with gamers from Al Hilal and Al Ittihad, amongst others.

Bestikas just lately made an enquiry however had been informed Coutinho is just not at present fascinated by a transfer to Turkey.