Villa bid to keep Barry

Aston Villa have opened discussions with Gareth Barry in the hope of persuading the England midfielder to stay at the club.

Aston Villa have opened discussions with Gareth Barry in the hope of persuading the England midfielder to stay at the club.

Villa boss Martin O’Neill has got involved in a war of words with Liverpool counterpart Rafael Benitez over Barry after the Anfield club submitted a £10m bid for the player.

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