Ross Barkley: Everton midfielder could stay at club, says Ronald Koeman
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Everton boss Ronald Koeman says there have been no offers for Ross Barkley and has not ruled out the midfielder staying at the club.
The 23-year-old has one year left on his contract but has failed to sign a new deal.
Koeman said last month Everton "100%" expected the England international to leave but the Toffees boss now appears to have softened his stance.
"If there's no interest he will be part of the team," said Koeman.
"He is training with Everton, he is part of the team and training in a good way."
Barkley came through the youth system at Everton and has played 150 times for the club in the Premier League, scoring 21 times, since making his debut six years ago.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have all been linked with the player, who recently returned to training after missing most of pre-season training with a groin injury.
Everton want around £50m for Barkley but that figure could fall before the transfer window closes on 31 August as he would be a free agent in 12 months' time.
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Translation: "Nobody wants him."
PS Can you still pay his wages. Thanks in advance. :)
Nobody wants you.
"I want to commit my future to the club!"
Can anyone see really see him ousting Dele, Eriksen or Son from the 1st eleven?
Go to one of top 6 for whatever sum. Bench warms as they've all already got better midfielders in spades. No chance of World Cup.
Go to West Ham or the like. Poorer teams form drops further. No chance of World Cup.
Stay at Everton. Rarely plays. No chance of World Cup.
Next year. Form unrecoverable. Idiot. Waste. KM had a point?
If he stays does this put a halt to the Gylfi deal?
I really rate Ross Barkley, but I think he needs to realise it is time to knuckle down and work hard to reach his potential.
ahead of him. The 10 position will be Rooney / Sigurdson.
Everton don't need him, nor do anyone else.
£50 million?! Try taking off the 0 and it's a fair valuation.
He struggles to get into a weak England team!
Being English automatically adds 15m to his price tag.
That is why teams are reluctant to bid for him, overpriced and overrated.