Hull City's owner Acun Ilicali at the MKM Stadium
Hull City's owner Acun Ilicali at the MKM Stadium
Hull City's move for one-time Derby County target and Aston Villa winger Louie Barry is in danger of falling apart due to the cost of the deal.
, City have concerns over the finances involved, which include a £3.5m fee, a 50 per cent sell-on clause and Barry's salary.
Talks are reportedly ongoing to see if a deal can be struck as Hull look to beef up their attack for next season.
Hull signed Barry on loan back in January, but the deal came at an extreme cost: a £1m loan fee plus the player's reported £25,000-a-week salary.
had , but the cost of the , and Barry subsequently moved to Humberside.
However, the move did not work out as planned. Barry picked up a knee injury, which ended his season, and he made just four appearances.
That has not deterred City from pursuing his signature on a permanent deal with owner Acun Ilicali telling a fans' forum that he was hoping to seal the move.
"We are almost somewhere I can say, but you can never say transfers are done before they are finished.
"We saw it with our club, too. The Louie Barry deal can only be done and finished if it's in the best interest of the club.
"I like Louie Barry; he likes us.
"We had a good conversation with him three days ago. I'm personally involved in this transfer because of my relationship with Monchi (head of football operations at Villa) and Mr Sawiris (Villa owner).
"At the end of the day, Aston Villa's and our benefits have to match somewhere to make both clubs happy.
"Transfers shouldn't be like 'I'm going to get this boy whatever (is the cost)'. First, you have to make everything benefit the club.
"Of course, Aston Villa have to be happy so that they can give us their player.
"We are somewhere, but I wouldn't say it's done until the last minute because I have experience in England, in Turkey, I don't have the experience, but even the medical check is dangerous.
"From now on, we're going to make medical checks in secret places without any information, because you think that the transfer is done, then you see the same boy wearing a different shirt two weeks later.
"Let's be patient. Louie Barry is one of the first targets."