
The 21-year-old has returned to Villa Park after an incredible loan stint at Stockport County, where he made 24 League Two appearances and scored 16 goals.
Because of his impressive performances, Celtic appears to be willing to pay £5 million up front and an additional £5 million in add-ons for the highly regarded forward.
The numbers, as reported by MailSport, do appear to be very high. For a player who spent the first half of the season in League 1, £5 million is already a significant sum, so it does seem extravagant to double that amount with add-ons.
However, there is also the English “tax” and Premier League.
Emery has chosen not to sell Barry this window, even though there have been rumors of significant offers on the table.
The Villa manager is prepared to approve a new contract to prolong the young forward’s time at the team since he sees him as a vital asset for the future.
Although Barry’s current contract expires in 2027, Emery is allegedly eager to extend it as Villa tries to fend off bidders.

Celtic had hoped to bolster their attacking options with Barry as a potential long-term investment.
Their offer included a buy-back clause for Villa, a sign of their willingness to work within the Premier League club’s long-term plans for the player.
However, Villa are adamant that Barry will not leave permanently in this window.
Emery is now considering whether to integrate Barry into Villa’s senior squad for the remainder of the season or send him out on loan to continue his development.