Newcastle are reportedly preparing a mega-money £1million bonus in a bid to entice Philippe Coutinho to the north east this summer.
According to Sport, the Magpies have already started to explore a deal for the Brazilian through intermediaries with a significant bonus heading in the direction of Coutinho were he to choose Newcastle.
Coutinho has been a revelation since swapping Barcelona for Aston Villa on loan in January, scoring four goals and adding three assists in 10 matches so far.
Philippe Coutinho has rediscovered his best form at Aston Villa working for Steven Gerrard
A permanent switch to Villa Park is reportedly Barcelona's 'priority', with a deal mooted to be around £33.