By SHAUN CUSTIS
Published: Today
Published: Today
The Sun Uk
THE amazing Gareth Barry transfer saga took a bizarre turn last night when Liverpool caved in to Aston Villa’s demands — 15 minutes too late.
Two days of intense talks took place with Villa holding out for £18m cash.
A 5pm deadline was set by Villa but when Liverpool failed to meet it, Villa immediately released a statement saying that the England star was staying.
It read: “Aston Villa can announce that Gareth Barry will be staying with the club.
“A final deadline to conclude this episode was set that all parties agreed to. This deadline has passed so Gareth will remain with Villa.”
The speed in which Villa closed the debate stunned Liverpool and Barry, 27, but the Kop remain determined to get the midfielder.
They had agreed to pay £18m but there was haggling over the methods of payment and Liverpool asked for a small deadline extension.
Villa chief Randy Lerner refused and, even though Liverpool had everything in place by 5.15pm, Villa would not negotiate further.
Barry is determined to play Champions League football and Arsenal could now renew their interest with a player-exchange deal.
THE amazing Gareth Barry transfer saga took a bizarre turn last night when Liverpool caved in to Aston Villa’s demands — 15 minutes too late.
Two days of intense talks took place with Villa holding out for £18m cash.
A 5pm deadline was set by Villa but when Liverpool failed to meet it, Villa immediately released a statement saying that the England star was staying.
It read: “Aston Villa can announce that Gareth Barry will be staying with the club.
“A final deadline to conclude this episode was set that all parties agreed to. This deadline has passed so Gareth will remain with Villa.”
The speed in which Villa closed the debate stunned Liverpool and Barry, 27, but the Kop remain determined to get the midfielder.
They had agreed to pay £18m but there was haggling over the methods of payment and Liverpool asked for a small deadline extension.
Villa chief Randy Lerner refused and, even though Liverpool had everything in place by 5.15pm, Villa would not negotiate further.
Barry is determined to play Champions League football and Arsenal could now renew their interest with a player-exchange deal.
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utusanLFC :
and look at the report below in another paper : The Daily Sport and I guess the only official news would be from http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/
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