Here We Go Again: Gareth Barry's Move To Liverpool On Again?

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has revealed that Gareth Barry's move to Liverpool is back on after a meeting with the player and his representatives.

The England international can now move to Anfield as soon as Villa's £18million valuation is met.

Earlier in the week it had appeared that Barry would be staying at Villa Park after a 5pm deadline on Wednesday was passed without a deal being concluded, with reports stating it had been missed by a matter of minutes.

But O'Neill has revealed that the player and his agent Alex Black sought a meeting with O'Neill and chairman Randy Lerner the following morning demanding that the transfer be resurrected.

And O'Neill has now decided to show the door to a player he regards as having gone back on his word.

"I met with Gareth, his agent and the chairman last Monday and we agreed a 5pm deadline, It was not a coercion, it was an agreement, We felt the situation needed to be resolved and Gareth and his agent agreed with this.

"Liverpool made their first intention of signing Gareth clear four months ago and they have known for some time that Gareth wanted to go and what the price was."

"It was not a case of Liverpool being 15 minute late for a deadline, that was simply not true, The position was clear before the deadline that they were unable to do anything before that stage."

"I was obviously very disappointed that that was still part of the scenario still going forward."

"I have agreed with Gareth now that Liverpool have got all the time in the world if they want to raise the money."

"That's the case. That's it. It is up to Liverpool, Gareth and his agent now, The ball is firmly in Liverpool's court, that's fine, not a problem."

"Liverpool will get their wish and Gareth and his agent will get their wish at some stage between now and whenever it is."