Galatasaray are making a move for Aston Villa midfielder Philippe Coutinho.

Galatasaray want Villa to agree to a loan deal, at least on an initial basis, says The Sun.

But the Premier League club will seek to recoup some of the £17m they spent last summer on making the player's temporary move from Barcelona permanent.

Coutinho was linked with a return to South America last month after falling down the pecking order at Villa Park under new boss Unai Emery.

The former Liverpool star has not managed a single goal or assist this season and is yet to start a Premier League game under Emery.