Overview

• Aston Villa confirmed on July 22 that their 22-year-old forward will spend the 2025–26 season on loan at Sheffield United.
• A planned £3.5 million permanent transfer to Hull City collapsed after the EFL imposed a spending restriction on the Tigers.
• Barry reunites with coach Rubén Sellés, who has said he expects big things from the winger this season.
• This marks Barry’s eighth loan spell since joining Villa, with previous stints including a promotion-winning period at Stockport County.
• Before the move, he featured in Aston Villa’s opening two pre-season friendlies under Unai Emery.