A move to the Middle East is now on for Aston Villa midfielder Philippe Coutinho.

The Brazilian is available from Villa this summer and after being pushed to the fringes of manager Unai Emery's plans.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting talks with a Qatari club have now been opened for Coutinho.

He reports: "Understand one club from Qatar has now asked for conditions of Philippe Coutinho deal.

"Coutinho could leave Aston Villa in case he receives good proposal; Saudi clubs also approached him in July."