Liverpool have reportedly lodged one last ‘take it or leave it’ bid for Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry.
The Sun reports that the Reds have offered ₤17million for Barry, topping their previous best bid of around ₤14million.
The deal would comprise of ₤15million up front, while the remaining ₤2million would be triggered by Liverpool’s league position during the England international’s tenure.
Villa boss Martin O’Neill has already knocked back three bids from the Merseyside giants and is demanding no less than ₤18million straight cash for the 27-year-old.
But the Ulsterman may be forced to concede defeat after Barry recently went public with his desire to move to Anfield, slamming his manager’s lack of communication in the process.
Many suspected Reds boss Rafa Benitez might even lower his bid following Barry’s announcement, given that Villa have also been in negotiations with Chelsea for his potential replacement, Steve Sidwell.
O’Neill will hold crisis talks with Barry this week but the situation appears beyond repair and a deal could be done within days.
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