Premier League: Gunners boss Wenger put off by hefty price tag
Published Date:
22 August 2008
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed his interest in Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry, but admits he is put off by the hefty price tag.
The 27-year-old looked set to join Liverpool this summer but the two clubs have been unable to agree a deal.
Wenger is in the market for a central midfielder following Mathieu Flamini's move to AC Milan, although Villa's £18million price tag could be a stumbling block.
"There is always interest," Wenger said. "I cannot tell you much more. He's one of the players we follow.
"I find Barry a good player. The problems with players who are 27, 28 is that you pay big money but you get nothing back, no resale."
Meanwhile, England boss Fabio Capello claims the uncertainty over Barry's future has affected his form for the national team following Wednesday's 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic.
"At the moment, the Liverpool situation means he is not at his best," Capello said. "That is my opinion."
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22 August 2008 10:50 AM
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