FABIO CAPELLO fears the Gareth Barry transfer saga is getting in the way of England’s World Cup qualifying plans.
There has been talk all summer that the 27-year-old Aston Villa skipper may be off to Liverpool.
And the midfielder was below par in Wednesday’s 2-2 friendly draw with the Czech Republic.
Now Three Lions boss Capello has spoken out over the on-off £18m deal. The Italian said: “At the moment, the Liverpool situation means Barry is not at his best. That is my opinion.”
Arsene Wenger also refuses to rule out a late move for Barry.
The Arsenal boss said: “I find Barry a good player.
“The only problem is that when you pay big money for a 27- year-old you don’t get it back.
“But are we interested? Always.”
Barry would not be able to play for the Gunners in Europe until February but Wenger added: “It wouldn’t be a problem.
“Once somebody cannot play for you in Europe, it devalues the player for the season. But that doesn’t mean you don’t buy him.”
There has been talk all summer that the 27-year-old Aston Villa skipper may be off to Liverpool.
And the midfielder was below par in Wednesday’s 2-2 friendly draw with the Czech Republic.
Now Three Lions boss Capello has spoken out over the on-off £18m deal. The Italian said: “At the moment, the Liverpool situation means Barry is not at his best. That is my opinion.”
Arsene Wenger also refuses to rule out a late move for Barry.
The Arsenal boss said: “I find Barry a good player.
“The only problem is that when you pay big money for a 27- year-old you don’t get it back.
“But are we interested? Always.”
Barry would not be able to play for the Gunners in Europe until February but Wenger added: “It wouldn’t be a problem.
“Once somebody cannot play for you in Europe, it devalues the player for the season. But that doesn’t mean you don’t buy him.”
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