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Philippe Coutinho completes permanent transfer to Aston Villa as Barcelona take huge loss

Aston Villa have completed the permanent signing of Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona, ​​the two clubs announced Thursday. Barcelona said they had accepted a €20 million transfer fee with Barca also inserting a sell-on clause of 50% for any future transfer. Coutinho, who joined Villa on loan in January, became Barcelona’s record signing when he joined […]

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Jurgen Klopp’s shrewdness keeps Liverpool on pace with Manchester City for Premier League in must-win over Aston Villa

BIRMINGHAM, England — At the end of a day when Manchester City made a dangerous new blockbuster addition for next season, Jurgen Klopp’s gamble on his own squad depth paid off to keep Liverpool in the Premier League title race. City’s acquisition of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is a reminder they intend to set […]