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Matt Maher sat down with Jonny Drury to discuss Aston Villa’s move for midfielder Ross Barkley.
Barkley’s representatives have held talks with Villa over a return to Villa Park – after he previously spent time on loan at the club.
Maher talks about what Barkley could bring and why a move makes sense for Villa.
Everton have registered their interest in re-signing Ross Barkley from Luton Town but are set to lose out to Aston Villa, sources have told Football Insider.
The Merseysiders have been unable to win the race for the English midfielder’s signature because the club need to sell players before they can secure any incomings.
Sources have told Football Insider the situation is “hugely frustrating for Sean Dyche” as the Everton manager would “love to sign Barkley”.
revealed on 26 May that Aston Villa have agreed a two-year deal with a 12-month option with the 30-year-old as they close in on signing him from Luton next month.
There is believed to be no transfer fee involved as Barkley’s contract with the Hatters was a one-year agreement with a 12-month extension option, but a clause was included in the deal allowing him to leave for free if the club were relegated.
Football Insider exclusively broke the news on 18 May that Villa had opened talks with Barkley before revealing on 25 May a “full agreement” was in place to take him to Villa Park.
Everton were joined in the pursuit of their former academy product by multiple Premier League clubs, but he is now expected to join Unai Emery’s side this summer.
Barkley’s representatives have held talks with Villa over a return to Villa Park – after he previously spent time on loan at the club.
Maher talks about what Barkley could bring and why a move makes sense for Villa.