The latest Premier League transfer news as Aston Villa complete a new contract agreement and a resultant loan deal.
Aston Villa winger Louie Barry has signed a contract extension with the Villans and immediately joined EFL League Two side Stockport County on a season-long loan.
Formerly of the FC Barcelona youth setup following a shock transfer from the West Bromwich Albion academy in 2019, Barry quickly returned to the Midlands to join Vill
He’s been contracted to the club ever since his £800,000 move and, despite making just one senior appearance to date, there’s still hope he can fulfil his potential in B6
It’s worth noting that his singular competitive outing in claret and blue was a triumphant one as he scored a dream debut goal in the FA Cup against Liverpool in 2021.
The 20 year-old played 22 times for Milton Keynes Dons in League One last term before moving to League Two outfit Salford City, where he made 19 appearances
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Dave Challinor said after County’s Wembley defeat that his side were “set in terms of recruitment” for the summer window and they work they’ve done so far has been eye-catching.
They’ve pinched defender Ibou Touray from League Two rivals Salford City and drafted in players that have recently left clubs higher up the pyramid in striker Billy Chadwick (Hull City), forward Nick Powell (Stoke City), and goalkeeper Jordan Smith (Nottingham Forest).
Earlier this week, they announced a loan deal for Aberdeen defender Jayden Richardson and now they’ve strengthened again through the loan market.
This morning, it was confirmed that Barry will join Stockport for the 2023/24 campaign after putting pen to paper on a contract extension at Villa Park.
County have revealed that the young forward was one of their top targets this season and that they’ve battled off competition from numerous other clubs to get the deal done.
