Liverpool are believed to have increased their offer for Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry from £10 million to £12 million. Martin O'Neill has insisted that he has no intentions of selling the club's prized asset.

Rafa Benitez is appearing to be relentless in his chase to land the player that Steven Gerrard wishes to play in midfield with from next season.

Martin O'Neill has been outspoken and angry with Benitez as he believes the Spanish boss has attempted to unsettle the England international.