Aston Villa Forward Louie Barry Transfer to Hull City Nears Collapse Over Affordability

Louie Barry's proposed £3.5 million transfer from Aston Villa to Hull City is at risk of collapsing due to Hull's concerns about the affordability of the deal, despite an agreement on the fee and Barry's wage package. Barry, who made just four appearances for Hull before an injury curtailed his loan spell, had impressed during earlier loan stints at Stockport County, leading to Villa’s willingness to let him go for more first-team opportunities. Hull owner Acun Ilicali has expressed cautious optimism but emphasized that the deal will only proceed if it benefits the club and both clubs' interests align. Barry, a 22-year-old forward who also had a brief spell at Barcelona and is a product of West Brom’s academy, has seen limited first-team action at Villa but remains a player in demand. With the Hull transfer in jeopardy, Aston Villa may need to consider alternative destinations for Barry this summer. All parties are reportedly trying to resolve the issues, but no final agreement has been reached yet.