It seems Aston Villa fans would rather bring back a familiar face from Everton than sign the Stoke City player.
The tabloid claims Villa reopened talks with Whelan’s employers Stoke City yesterday [Monday] and are trying to conclude a deal this week, after an earlier move stalled.
Stoke City’s Glenn Whelan in action against Everton’s Morgan Schneiderlin
But despite having 81 international caps and being a regular in the Premier League last season, the 33-year-old it seems is not every Villan’s cup of tea.
And many have urged the club’s owner Tony Xia to consider another top flight midfielder instead, amid speculation that Burnley and West Bromwich Albion are trying to sign him from Everton [Mail].
In the meantime, odds on Barry’s transfer to Villa Park have dropped significantly this afternoon.
Everton’s Gareth Barry
Barry, who is out of contract next summer, appeared in all but five of Everton’s Premier League matches last season – but could he return to Villa this summer?
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