NO MONEY LEFT...........

Newspaper reports today claim that Liverpool have been unable to stump up the cash to complete the Gareth Barry transfer.

These reports totally contradict information supplied last night, that said the money was now in place but that the Reds are delaying the deal for other reasons.

The Mirror's Dave Maddock - who is close to the likes of Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher but not senior club officials - writes: "American tycoons George Gillett and Tom Hicks had confirmed they would underwrite the £18million transfer for the Aston Villa skipper, allowing manager Rafael Benitez to sign Barry by the end of this week without first selling players.

"But the money has not arrived, prompting fresh speculation about their commitment to the club."