I have no idea if he'll come to Liverpool or Villa will keep him.

Benitez wants him, Liverpool can afford him, but our owners don't want to sanction the 18 million. I am greatly glad of Manchester City purely for having a bigger tit as an owner than us.

Personally I do rate Barry as a player but will he improve Liverpool? Yes I think he may do, but will he significantly improve Liverpool? Is he that much better than Alonso? Is he a solution to the left side issue we have? No, I don't think he is.

If he comes, that's fine, but I'd much prefer we spent the money on a naturally left-side wide man.

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