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Arsenal are believed to be weighing up a £12 million
move for Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry this summer, with the
England international thought to be keen on a switch to the
Emirates Stadium.
The 28-year-old has long been a target for Rafael Benitez at
Liverpool, who appeared set to seal a deal for the midfielder 12
months ago, only for the move to fall through with both clubs
disagreeing over the transfer fee.
Barry is expected to renew his desire to leave Villa Park during
the close season, after Martin O'Neill's side saw a top-four finish
evaporate following a disappointing end to the campaign.
However, the former Brighton youngster could be heading south to
North London instead, becoming one of the experienced heads
Gunners' fans are desperate to see manager Arsene Wenger recruit to
compliment his vast array of talented youngsters.
Barry is holding out for a move to Arsenal in order to play
Champions League football, according to the Daily Star,
with the newspaper claiming Barry wants his loyalty for staying at
Villa Park in 2008/09 to be rewarded with a transfer to a Big Four
club.