Baros has buy-out clause

Last updated : 31 March 2006 By Norris Winter

Rumours abounded after the player's agent Pavel Paska was quoted as saying the 24-year-old Czech Republic striker may leave if he had a successful World Cup. However, a club spokesman has swiftly moved to quell fears, saying: "There is a clause in his contract, that, if activated, would represent a massive profit for Aston Villa. The reports are a bit misleading. Before anybody gets carried away, we're certainly not looking to sell Milan."

That seems to be missing the point somewhat, as the fear is that Villa could have no control over their most consistent striker's future at the club. The reports suggested there was a clause in the deal when he signed from Liverpool saying he could leave for £20m, so they should be able to hang onto Baros, who has scored 10 goals in 27 appearances for Villa in his first season since a £6.5m move from Anfield.