Philippe Coutinho has joined Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season.
The 29 year old Brazilian leaves Barcelona and links up with his former Liverpool team-mate and new Villa boss Steven Gerrard.
Villa will also have the option to buy the playmaker.
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Newcastle United have signed England defender Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid for an undisclosed fee on a 2 and a half year deal.
The 31 year old is the first acquisition of the club's new Saudi owners.
