The NOTW has the story that Gareth Barry is set to commit his future to Aston Villa, but only after they have secured a Top Four League finish, and Champions League football.
The midfielder was subject to a protracted saga last summer with Liverpool courting his services, but they were unwilling to match Villa's valuation of £18m. Liverpool are thought to be ready to continue their pursuit of Barry if they fail to qualify for the Champions League next season.
Barry is quoted as saying “There’s nowhere else I would want to be playing at the highest level. It’s easy for me to want Aston Villa to play Champions League football. It is also easy for me to give 100 per cent when I am playing for Villa — and to want them to finish as high as possible "
Aston Villa's official website does not carry the story.
I wonder what the club and fans will make of this? On the one hand it is a positive statement that the club captain wishes to remain. However, the statement confirms a desire to leave if the club fails to match his ambitions next season.
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