Martin O'Neill has refuted suggestions that he is prepared to let Gareth Barry join Liverpool during the summer.

The Aston Villa boss has reiterated his determination to hang on to his skipper and has this week held discussions with the England midfielder regarding his future.

It had been reported on Wednesday that O'Neill would be prepared to let the England international leave if the price was right, but the Irishman has reacted angrily to those claims.

"I have not said anything of the sort. To suggest I would be happy to sell Gareth is simply not true," he told the club's official website.