Reds interested in England midfielder

Liverpool are set to show fresh interest in Aston Villa captain Gareth Barry in the summer.
Rafa Benitez was keen on signing the England international last summer however, the Anfield board opted for Robbie Keane instead.

Barry’s contract expires at the end of next season. Villa manager Martin O’Neill admits the player could leave the club in the close-season.

“Will Liverpool come back in for Barry? I don’t know,” said the Villa boss. “I don’t know what Liverpool are thinking and it is not my concern at the moment.

“If we qualify for the UEFA Champions League, then subject to the terms (of a new contract) being right, I think there would be a decent chance that Gareth Barry would stay.

“I don’t think anyone would begrudge him leaving the club having given almost 11 years’ service.”

The asking price is set to lower to £12million however, the Reds will face stiff competition from Arsenal and Manchester City.