Rafa Benitez will test his new powers over Liverpool’s transfer policy by re-igniting his interest in Gareth Barry.
Martin O’Neill recognises his only hope of keeping the England star is guiding Aston Villa into the Champions League.
But if Villa don’t finish in the top four, Benitez intends correcting the grievance he felt last summer when his board refused to splash out £18million.
O’Neill said: “Gareth was true to his word that he would stay in January. If we keep the momentum going, who knows? But if we don’t qualify for Europe, things will be in the balance.
“Having given this season, I don’t think anyone would begrudge him the opportunity to move.”
The Liverpool hierarchy will be powerless to veto a fresh bid after surrendering to Benitez’s latest contract demands.
The four-year deal on the table will ensure Benitez still reports to chief executive Rick Parry on transfers but will be granted more involvement in negotiations to buy, sell and value players.
Martin O’Neill recognises his only hope of keeping the England star is guiding Aston Villa into the Champions League.
But if Villa don’t finish in the top four, Benitez intends correcting the grievance he felt last summer when his board refused to splash out £18million.
O’Neill said: “Gareth was true to his word that he would stay in January. If we keep the momentum going, who knows? But if we don’t qualify for Europe, things will be in the balance.
“Having given this season, I don’t think anyone would begrudge him the opportunity to move.”
The Liverpool hierarchy will be powerless to veto a fresh bid after surrendering to Benitez’s latest contract demands.
The four-year deal on the table will ensure Benitez still reports to chief executive Rick Parry on transfers but will be granted more involvement in negotiations to buy, sell and value players.
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