Philippe Coutinho on Vasco da Gama radar

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Philippe Coutinho could return to his original club Vasco da Gama in Brazil's upcoming mid-season transfer window, according to media reports in the South American country.

The Rio de Janeiro outfit is preparing an offer to sign the 31-year-old on loan with an option to make the deal permanent, Globo Esporte reported on Monday.

Coutinho, who spent this season at Qatar's