That’s another Celtic transfer target wiped off the list.

Louie Barry is a highly-rated player at Aston Villa, and he has been linked with several clubs during the 2025 summer transfer window.

With Brendan Rodgers looking for more goals and that much-needed forward, Barry was being looked at by Celtic.

But the versatile forward has now opted to return to England’s second tier.

Louie Barry in action for Aston Villa in pre-season 2024.Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty ImagesCeltic transfer target Louie Barry joins Sheffield United on loan from Aston Villa

Barry was on loan at League One side Stockport County last season, and his strong form saw Villa recall him in the winter, and that’s when the Celtic links started.

Of course, at the time, Kyogo Furuhashi had just left Celtic, and Barry was someone who could play a central role, but a move to Glasgow didn’t materialise, and instead, he joined Hull City.

Well, over the summer, Hull’s manager Ruben Selles was snapped up by Sheffield United, after they sacked Chris Wilder, and he hasn’t wasted any time in bringing the former Barcelona player on board on a season-long loan deal.

Barry on why he has joined Sheffield United after Celtic interest

It would have been great to see Barry in Celtic colours, as well as watching him progress and perform under a manager like Rodgers.

But his next test is trying to get Sheffield United to the Premier League, and he shared the reason for joining the Yorkshire outfit.

Barry noted how Selles’ attack-minded style of play is ‘exactly what I stand for as a player.’

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Barry told Sheffield United’s official website: “The first time I had conversations about it, I just couldn’t wait to come here. The season is three weeks away, and I know we have a couple of friendlies before, but I am just buzzing to get started.

“I’ve been at Villa, playing games, training and working hard just for whatever will come next. As I say, when a club like this comes calling, you can’t turn it down, and I can’t wait to get into it.

“I love his (Rubén Sellés) style of play, it is exactly what I stand for as a player. I just want to get to the goal as quick as possible. I have got a really good relationship with the gaffer and the staff, so I can’t wait to get into training now.”