Gerrard on Coutinho: If it was my money, I think you know the answer

Steven Gerrard said if it was his money he would sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona for €40 million after another match-winning performance.

Coutinho's fourth goal in his seventh Premier League start for Villa helped Gerrard's side beat relegation threatened Leeds United 3-0 on Thursday.

The Brazilian is on loan from Barça until the end of the season, when the Premier LEague club have a €40m option to make the move permanent.

"Philippe Coutinho is a joy to watch, we love him here," Gerrard said. "The buy option for €40m? It's more complicated than people think…

“The option is there. If it was my money, I think you know the answer!”