Aston Villa are having a strong start to the transfer window, with business concluded for Philippe Coutinho, Boubacar Kamara and Diego Carlos. Credit for all three transfers goes to manager Steven Gerrard, who used his reputation that’s dating to his playing days.The January loan move and the permanent transfer that followed for Coutinho is largely credited to the fact that the Brazilian playmaker played alongside Gerrard while the two of them were at Liverpool.Wednesday, 20.45: (1.60) USM Alger (3.45) Belouizdad (6.00)Gerrard himself went to scout Kamara at Marseille. Needless to say, all doors were open for the former England international wherever he went and he was given the opportunity to convince the young Frenchman that Aston Villa is the right club for him.And Diego Carlos, another Brazilian, arrived in a big-money move from Sevilla to bolster the Birmingham club’s backline. Carlos is impressed by his new boss.”The manager was a fantastic player, a very good one – a big star. When I start to work I can speak to him about what he wants, and I can be one of his players. I have a big opportunity to play in England and I am really happy because the Premier League is one of the best competitions and I’m planning on doing my best.”✍️ Signed Philippe Coutinho after his loan spell at the club.✍️ Signed Boubacar Kamara – sought after by some of Europe’s elite clubs.✍️ Signed Diego Carlos from Sevilla, beating a host of clubs to the Brazilian’s signature.Steven Gerrard is cooking 🧑🏾🍳 pic.twitter.com/2pLTWCE0xM— Sportive23 (@Sportive_23) May 26, 2022 The 29-year-old defender is ready to make his name in England, where a number of clubs were interested in him before Gerrard pounced.”I spent three years in Spain, Seville. I played more than 115 games so I think I have good numbers, a good record, and my ambition is always getting bigger.”
