AB in Dubai says: "Not sure what it is down at Villa park that people are not getting. It's the modern world and money talks."

Indeed, money does talk. Perhaps it's time that Liverpool started "talking" if they want him so much.

nibs, melbourne, australia

We are having a laugh - a laugh at Liverpool - if you want Barry put the money on the table - if you've got it!!

lesley stevens, birmingham, uk

Liverpool are never held to ransom in the transfer market. Make no mistake Barry will come but on Liverpool's terms. I am not sure what the rush is, there is another 8 weeks in the transfer window. I am sure Villa will come grovelling at the end of August and accept the Reds offer.

John, adelaide, australia

Even at £15m Barry is massively over valued. Even more pertinent is that Liverpool don't even need him. Keep Alonso, buy David Villa or Silva and leave Gerrard centre midfield. Get shut of Pennant, Voronin, Crouch and Benayoun.

Marc, Liverpool, Merseyside

Liverpool should call Villa's bluff and walk away, buy Silva and keep Alonso. Take all offers off the table & see how both Barry and Villa react.

Dino, Melbourne, Australia

Villa are having a laugh! 19 million! It's Gareth Barry not Kaka! And he's 27 years old, not 22. Surely there are other players on planet earth who are equal to Barry and for less money. And surely Liverpool pay scouts to do a better job than this! I could have found Barry! and I'm cheaper!

Andrew, Godalming, UK

Yeah enjoy 2 years in the reserves Gareth, but he'd never just run down his contract. Not quite as exciting as the Liverpool bench but hey. Onwards and upwards.

Grifter, Aston, Villa

AB, Dubai - Why should Villa care if Liverpoo pay him more money. You say "It's the modern world and money talks" obviously this is directed at Liverpool, right?

Crawf,Dubai The Sum of £15 is only reasonable from Liverpool's perspective, its a shame that they cant even come up with this amount of £

al, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

Stephen, St Ives - only applies if transferring outside the UK

If he runs down his contract it will affect his England Career, therefore no Champions League, and No World Cup

al, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

Bob Greenaway

Rafa is merely trying to extract a fair price for Crouch, who as an england regular and proven prem/CL goalscorer is worth a lot more than the 7 million quoted, e.g. Johnson 8.5m, Bent 16.5m
Capello informed the squad they need to be playing in the CL to be considered.

Dan Crellin, Northwich,

Stephen...

It's known as FIFA's article 17 or "The Webster Clause". This is after three years if they signed when under the age of 28 or two years if they signed when 28 or over.

However, in Barry's circumstances I believe you can't invoke article 17 if you're moving to a club in the same league

Rory, London, England

How can Liverpool bleat that £19m is too much, YOU want him and so you have to pay the price.
As for Martin O'Neill managers have to stop the tail wagging the dog. Loyalty and honour aren't a pair of brazillian midfielders.

Ken.Wyatt, Todmorden, UK

Yet another example of contracts not being worth the paper they are written (and signed on). Perhaps if Mr Barry wanted Champions League Football he should have thought of that before he penned his signature OR had a clause written into the contract (and reducing his 'take') to allow such a move.

Ashley Tiffen, Cockermouth, UK

Barry shows that despite our hopes he is just another greedy footballer taking loyal supporters for mugs. Let everyone half decent go to Man Utd, Real Madrid, and Barcelona and then see what kind of game we are left with. Is that what you want Stephen, St Ives? If it happens Liv will be dead too!

Neil, Birmingham, U.K

"a top four finish isnt a given, nor is Champions League success" - Villa Boy.

Are you suggesting it is at Villa; whose last Euro silverware of any type was (I believe) 26 years ago?

How often have Villa finished in the top 4 in the last 26 years?

Your reasoning is flawed. Try again.

Richad, Jersey,

If he wants away that much why doesnt he put in a formal transfer request?

Jack Gallimore, Birmingham, UK

Well done to Martin O for ensuring his employers get the right price.Benitez is a bully & seemed to think he could sell high(Crouch) & buy cheap.As for Barry,it looks as though his agent is pulling the strings.Like lemmings players seem to think Champions league is the be all end all.

Bob Greenaway, Tamarin, Mauritius

I can understand Barry's frustration with MON being a pundit at Euro 2008 when so much work needs to be done at Villa Park.
But going to Liverpool would be a bad move right now. No guarantee of regular first team football and a top four finish isnt a given, nor is Champions League success.

Villa Boy, East London,

why should £15 be OK and £19 not? Because Rafa and you say so? This is a business deal and what is wrong with Villa holding out for a better deal? Barry should have some EQ to know that his high valuation is an indication of how much Villa value his importance. Of is so in need of a hug from MON?

sgvilla, Singapore,

The Villa / Barry years have been mutually beneficial. It is really sad that they will end acrimoniously (and the valuation of Barry at £19M will only increase tensions)

A sum of £15 would be reasonable IMO for all parties. Unforunately, reason appears to be in short supply in this saga!

crawf, Dubai, UAE

Barry wants to go to Liverpool simply because they are a bigger club, will pay him more money and have a greater chance of success. Not sure what it is down at Villa park that people are not getting. It's the modern world and money talks.

AB, Dubai, UAE

Stephen, 'The Brains of the Operation', indeed, "run down his contract" that's a good idea. Top marks

Dave, Dubai, UAE

Gareth Barry, you have contradicted yourself many times, on one hand you tell MON and Randy that you want to leave but then on the other hand they didn't try enough. Why don't you hand in a transfer request? Is it because it'll affect the amount of money you recieve.

John, Coventry, Warwickshire

I have lost my respect for Barry after these uncalled for remarks about a club which have done so much for him. Perhaps he should ask Liverpool why they have not raised their bid for him? Does he really think Villa should bow to Liverpool just so he can live his dream?

sgvilla, Singapore,

Barry should just simply say if he isn't allowed to move he'll run down his contract. Any way at his age 28 isn't there some Fifa ruling that allows him to buy out his contract?

Stephen, St. Ives, England