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O'Neill calms Barry concerns

23 Apr 2009 - 15:30:57

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Martin O'Neill claims he is unconcerned by suggestions that Gareth Barry may again seek to leave Aston Villa at the end of the season.

The England midfielder came close to joining Liverpool after revealing his desire to play Champions League football last summer.

The former club captain ultimately remained at the Midlands side, but there have been fresh reports claiming he will once again seek a transfer should Villa fail to secure a top four finish this season.

"The speculation regarding Gareth is inevitable. It will happen, it's not a problem. I have discussed it numerous times with the player," said O'Neill.

"He is very happy to wait until the end of the season to see how things develop. That's the way we have left it.

"But this is not like last year. This is a situation which I realised would come around and that's the way it is. It's not an issue."