O'Neill wants more for Barry

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill believes that the club should be given more money if they are to consider even letting talented midfielder Gareth Barry leave the club.

The Villa boss is believed to be chasing nearer to £16 million for Barry.

O'Neill said on the BBC: "Gareth and I had a little chat when he got back from holiday and he has said he would fancy going to Liverpool.

"That's obviously a big setback to us, but the offer from Liverpool is just not acceptable.

"It's very frustrating. We finished sixth last year, he was a major part of that and he has been a splendid player for us for some considerable time."