Roberto Firmino has been tipped to swap Liverpool for Aston Villa during this month’s transfer window.
The January window is officially open for Premier League clubs, with rumours set to swirl over the next month.
Firmino has made just 15 appearances in all competitions this season, but has been hampered by two separate muscle injuries.
Villa currently have Reds legend Steven Gerrard in charge as manager, and former player has tipped him to make a move for Firmino.
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Former Villa and Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino has predicted that, due to not featuring as much this season, Firmino could leave Anfield and sign for Villa before the window closes.
“It’s only my gut feeling, I think they’ll go for one big Liverpool player,” Cascarino told TalkSport.
“I’ve got a feeling, I wouldn’t be surprised if Firmino went to Villa.
“And I say that because there’s always puzzles to managers and their former clubs. They love going back to people they work with.
“Danny Ings hasn’t worked out at Villa. I’m surprised because I like Danny, I think he’s a terrific player but it doesn’t feel like it’s worked out.
“I think Ollie Watkins needs a type of Firmino player to get the best out of him.
“Gerrard is going to look for that type of player. When he talks about being exciting for the fans, they’re going big.
“People might say Klopp will never let him go. But he’s been a sub way too often. Jota has taken his place at Liverpool.
“He (Gerrard) might know there’s a possibility of getting someone. I don’t necessarily think it will be Firmino, what I’m saying is it’s got to be that type of signing.”
