Sources: Update on Celtic & Louie Barry
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Celtic are unlikely to reach Aston Villa’s Louie Barry asking price after reportedly seeing a £10million bid rejected, sources have told Football Insider.
It has been reported that the Hoops have offered £5million, reaching £10million after add-ons, for the 21-year-old – with a buy-back clause also inserted in the deal.
However, sources say Villa are unwilling to sell Barry this month unless they receive an offer which is “too good to turn down”.
That figure has not yet been reached with Ligue 1 side RC Lens also reportedly in the race for his signature and making an offer.
It is believed Celtic will be unable to reach Villa’s asking price for the young forward, who was recalled from a loan at Stockport County earlier this month.
The Hoops are unlikely to submit an offer worth more than £10million before the end of this transfer window.
Barry has now returned to Premier League Villa, who are now carefully considering the next steps ahead of the 3 February transfer deadline.
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He scored 16 goals in 24 games for Stockport in the first half of this season, including 15 in League One.
The 21-year-old, who can play on the wing as well as in a centre-forward role, has contributed regular goals in League One and League Two throughout his development.
Barry has spent time at Ipswich, Swindon, MK Dons, Salford and Stockport since the ex-Barcelona star returned to England in 2020.
Celtic are eyeing forward reinforcements despite sitting top of the Scottish Premiership and being well placed to progress in the Champions League.
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