Before I proceed may I be the first to say this is unfounded speculation and I have no solid confirmation, or hidden agenda I would dearly love Gareth Barry to stay, he has been my favourite Villa player for years now. My friend, who is a labourer in Birmingham, has told me that his boss's brother who had been working on Barry's house for months previously has now been told to stop all work.
Once again not claiming to be ITK, or even close, just a rumour I have heard. Could be endless reasons or just solely untrue. Heres hoping its inaccurate... Losing Gareth regardless of how much we get for him would be disastrous.