Source: Daily_Mail
Gareth Barry snubs Villa over new contract and could join Liverpool at last
Gareth Barry could finally leave Aston Villa and join Liverpool in the summer[LNB]Gareth Barry has rejected talks with Aston Villa over a new deal according to Sunday newspaper reports, which would seem to pave the way for a summer move to Liverpool.[LNB]The 28-year-old will only have a year left on his current contract at the end of the season, and his stalling over an extension could be good news for Rafa Benitez.[LNB]The Liverpool manager was keen to buy Barry last year, but after a saga that lasted months Anfield chief executive Rick Parry failed to complete the deal.[LNB]And with Benitez now in a stronger position than he has ever beenin, having signed a new five year deal and Parry set to leave the club,Barry looks set to finally get his wish.[LNB]Villa have enjoyed a fine season under Martin O'Neill, and are stillchallenging to win a place in the Champions League, but Barry willstill be tempted by the size of Liverpool, who are currently chasingboth the league title and European Cup.[LNB] Man of his word: Barry can leave Villa if he likes, says O'Neill[LNB]Agbonlahor insists: Aston Villa have not hit Premier League wall[LNB]ASTON VILLA FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB] [LNB]
