Exclusive: Aston Villa open Louie Barry contract talks after Celtic reveal
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Aston Villa are in talks with in-demand attacker Louie Barry over a new contract, sources have told Football Insider.
Villa recalled the 21-year-old from his successful loan at Stockport earlier this month as they weigh up whether to keep him or loan him out to play at a higher level than League One.
Villa want to tie down Barry to a new contract before agreeing a potential loan deal for the second half of the season.
Multiple Championship and Scottish Premiership clubs, including league leaders Celtic, have registered their interest in signing the forward on loan.
Barry signed his current deal before heading out on a temporary basis to Stockport earlier in the season and could repeat the feat this month after his impressive form in the third tier.
He scored 16 goals in 24 games for Stockport in the first half of this season, including 15 in League One.
The young striker has scored regular goals in the third and fourth divisions throughout his development.
Aston Villa plot new Barry contract ahead of fresh loan deal
Villa have chosen to send him out to Ipswich, Swindon, MK Dons, Salford and Stockport since signing him in 2020 and are now weighing up his next step carefully.
Barry, 21, primarily played on the left wing for Stockport this season and also filled in at centre-forward when needed.
Villa have added to their forward ranks already this month with the signing of Netherlands international Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund.
Ex-Barcelona youngster Barry has made just one senior appearance for the Midlands giants, scoring in an FA Cup outing against Liverpool in 2021.
In other news, Villa's stance on accepting new Diego Carlos offer revealed.
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