With rumours that Gareth Barry is off to Man City, and Real Madrid refusing to go away with their pursuit of Xabi Alonso – Steven Gerrard has reiterated his desire that the reds bring in Gareth Barry if possible.
“Would I still like to see Gareth Barry join Liverpool? Yes. He is a top player. Top players improve your team and squad. He is a Liverpool type of player.”
“He is very clever but he is still an Aston Villa player and I don’t want to disrespect Martin O’Neill. If it happens, then great.
“If it doesn’t, hopefully we get players in of Gareth’s standard.
“When you watch Villa, Gareth is their main man, their captain, their leader. He scores good goals, creates chances. I’ve enjoyed working with him at England.
“He is English and you need English players at your club now.”
Suggestions are that Man City have made an offer of £10 million for the Aston Villa captain.
Update: 6pm Man City have signed Gareth Barry for £12 million. Crack open the champagne.