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Barry lined up for Intertoto

Aston Villa midfielder due to return to competitive action because he fears that move to Liverpool will not happen

Aston Villa begin Friedel talks

Martin O'Neill has confirmed the clubs have reached an agreement, with the fee thought to be in the region of £3.5 million

O'Neill calls for swift resolution to Barry saga

The Aston Villa manager has called for an end to the ongoing impasse, insisting he wants it to end "one way or another"

Barry forced to play for reserves

England midfielder was booed by supporters after being made to turn out for Aston Villa's second string against Walsall

Everton prepare £18m bid for Joao Moutinho

Window watch: David Moyes is ready to break the club's transfer record to land the Sporting Lisbon playmaker

Liverpool refuse to give up on Barry

Rafael Benitez is prepared to make one final attempt to sign the player by increasing his cash offer to £16m

Liverpool consider options as Barry deal stalls

Anfield club may abandon summer-long pursuit of midfielder as stalemate over his transfer continues

O’Neill buoyed by Guzan

Aston Villa have made their second signing of the summer after the American goalkeeper agreed to join from Chivas USA

Aston Villa complete Sidwell deal

The 25-year-old has agreed a three-year deal and will immediately link up with the squad on their pre-season tour of Switzerland

Aston Villa agree Sidwell deal

The Chelsea midfielder's move appears to open up the possibility of Gareth Barry leaving Villa Park in the coming days

Villa ready to do business on Barry

Martin O’Neill is ready to accept Liverpool’s £15 million bid after Steve Finnan is offered in a part-exchange deal

Zenit reject second Arshavin offer

The Russian club say they have rejected a €15 million offer from Barcelona, the player has also been linked with Chelsea and Arsenal

O'Neill determined to bolster squad

The Aston Villa manager says it is "more important than ever" to bring in new signings with Gareth Barry certain to leave the club

Aston Villa complete Davies signing

The England defender has signed a four-year contract at Villa Park, having spent last season on loan with Martin O'Neill's squad

Barry nears Villa exit after training ban

England midfielder's desperation to leave for Liverpool has led to a severe breakdown in the relationship with his manager