Louie Barry makes transfer decision as Aston Villa told he's 'ready' to accept deal
Aston Villa are bracing themselves for a "seven-figure bid" for Louie Barry from Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic as the Scottish giants were told the winger is "ready" for a move.
Brendan Rodgers' side are expected to test Villa's resolve with an opening offer for the exciting talent who has a host of Championship sides chasing his signature.
Derby County, Middlesbrough and others are among them, but there is fierce competition for the 21-year-old whose future is under the spotlight after being recalled by Villa from his loan at Stockport County.
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Villa have reportedly offered Barry a new contract but he is yet to put pen to paper with clubs now beginning to circle after he scored 16 goals for County.
And former Celtic defender Michael Gray believes he is the perfect fit for Rodgers who is eager to add a left winger this month.
Asked by Betfred if he felt Barry was ready for the "step up" to Celtic, Gray said: "I do, yes. He was brilliant for Stockport on loan, banging in goals left, right and centre.
"I know he’s gone back to his parent club, but that speculation isn’t going to go away. It might be Celtic, but there’s a lot of Championship sides probably looking at him and think he could be the difference in elevating their playoff chances.”
