Source: SKY_Sports
O'Neill in Barry admission
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has admitted he would be prepared to allow Gareth Barry see out his contract at the club.
Barry's future is again the subject of speculation with his current deal having just a year to run on it.
Liverpool and Tottenham are thought to be keen on luring the England international away from Villa Park, with the Reds holding a long-term interest in the player having failed to sign him last summer.
O'Neill is keen to keep hold of Barry and he revealed initial talks have taken place over a possible new deal, but he is also willing to keep him for the final 12 months of his contract and risk losing him for nothing.
"We are in the middle of amicable discussions with Gareth Barry and his representatives and, although I'm unaware of any figures being mentioned yet, we are obviously keen to offer Gareth every incentive to remain at Villa Park for a longer period," said O'Neil.
"At the same time, we would accept it if he wanted to stay here for the final 12 months of his current contract."
