Transfer Rumour: Philippe Coutinho to Southampton

Transfer Gossip: 08/01/13

Who:- Philippe Coutinho (Inter Milan).

To:- Southampton 

Extra:- It has been rumoured that Southampton are going to make a bid for the £10m-rated attacking midfielder from Inter Milan. Its also report Southampton are looking into a possible move for fellow Serie A defender Davide Astori, 25. 

Opinion:- This very skilful and tricky winger is very young and I doubt Inter Milan will allow the sale of this talent with so much potential. The Brazilian has currently made 11 appearances this season for Inter and only scored three times with two of those goals coming from European competitions. Coutinho was sent out on loan last season to Espanyol in La Liga and with him being only 20 years of age he could be available to go out on loan for the remainder of the season to gain more experience if Southampton are interested. 

Source:- The Sun, Daily Mirror