Philippe Coutinho is set to make a decision over his future on Friday and would welcome a reunion with Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard.
Villa are understood to be one of two Premier League sides who are keen to sign Coutinho, who wants to return to England and play regular football.
Coutinho is understood to be more than willing to sign for Villa, who are 13th in the Premier League, as he sees them as an ambitious club that are building something special for the future.
The Brazilian midfielder knows Gerrard well having spent two-and-a-half years with him at Liverpool, and is said to already know a lot about Villa and their squad.