Danfunkel
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Its all down to us. He wants us, and Poch wants him. Levy just has to go for it.
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Its all down to us. He wants us, and Poch wants him. Levy just has to go for it.
Clark28
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Yup, and Everton have to be reasonable/sensible in their demands given Ross's current situation.
DEFchenkOE
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Chelsea have the shortest odds to sign him now.
tommo84
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Graham Beecroft (Talksport's man on Merseyside and one of their better journalists) was just on saying he expects Barkley to join Spurs. It was put to him that Chelsea seem more interested but Beecroft basically said RB wants us.
Jim White said a few mins later that he'd just been told that Everton are happy to keep him unless they get £40m.
Seems quite transparent that Beecroft is being briefed by the player while White is being briefed by the club, but this appears to reinforce Trix's ITK that Barkley's people expect the move to us.
Jim White said a few mins later that he'd just been told that Everton are happy to keep him unless they get £40m.
Seems quite transparent that Beecroft is being briefed by the player while White is being briefed by the club, but this appears to reinforce Trix's ITK that Barkley's people expect the move to us.
felmani26
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The fee has always been the problem here though - doesn't sound like Everton's resolve is going to be broken in wanting top dollar for him
worcestersauce
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Or that White is being briefed by a bloke down the pub, or his own febrile imagination, or he is a lying bastard make your own mind up.
tommo84
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Quite possibly, but I can't imagine come 10pm Everton are genuinely going to be willing to lose c£30m for what is essentially a 6 month loan of a player Koeman doesn't get on with or particularly rate. They'll definitely blink, the question is whether they'll blink by £10m.
amathews3416
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Wouldn't go over 25 million for him considering the circumstances. Everton is insane if they think 40 mil for an injured player in last year of contract.
Leics_Spur
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I suspect a lot of it might be PR. Everton rightly held out for highest possible price for as long as possible. But, if he really has his heart set on Spurs, Everton's bargaining position diminishes as they approach the deadline. They either sell and get something, or risk him leaving for nothing next year. That would be an almighty gamble for a player that *might* not be fit for 3 months, and *might* not be in the manager's plans anyway.
Getting the message out that they are demanding a high fee protects their position - especially if they later agree an undisclosed sum. Plenty of opportunity for both sides to spin it as a success, without anyone outside really being sure either way. Everyone comes away with their reputation in tact.
I simply can't believe they won't sell this afternoon. The new owner might be wealthy, but he ain't a fool. They won't want to lose £20m - or whatever the fee might be.
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Yido1989
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On everton forum, someone said hes in London. Dont know if they are ITK
https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/ross-barkley.97911/page-258
Hopefully north London
https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/ross-barkley.97911/page-258
Hopefully north London
tototoner
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maybe but even if we sign him today will be 2018 before we see him
Ghost Hardware
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Anyone dumb enough to go to Arsenal right now deserves them. Cant see Draxler leaving however so i reckon this is just bull. Still, i would be amazed if we sign a player who probably wont play till next year.
Can't imagine Everton will be happy with it but they only have themselves to blame.
Cavehillspur
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If we end up with Aurier, Llorente, Barkley and a pacey attacker after today i'll be amazed, all looks promising though and would be an incredible window for us.
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