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‘Class act’ – Everton fans on Gareth Barry ahead of West Brom move

Gareth Barry of Everton during a pre-season friendly match between Everton and Sevilla at Goodison Park on August 6, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (A...
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Everton fans pay tribute to Gareth Barry as the midfielder nears a transfer to West Brom.

West Bromwich Albion are expected to complete the signing of Gareth Barry from Everton within the next 24 hours as the midfielder travels to the West Midlands for a medical, reports the Telegraph.

Barry has been told he can leave Goodison Park after a busy summer of business for the Merseyside club and the Baggies have swooped in.

Gareth Barry of Everton during a pre-season friendly match between Everton and Sevilla at Goodison Park on August 6, 2017 in Liverpool, England.Gareth Barry of Everton during a pre-season friendly match against Sevilla.

West Brom view Barry as the ideal replacement for Darren Fletcher in central midfield, with the Scotland international leaving the Hawthorns for Stoke City this window.

It will bring to an end a four-year spell with the Toffees for Barry, who joined the club permanently in 2014 after a season on loan from Manchester City.

During that time the 36-year-old has made 155 matches for the team in all competitions, which has helped edge him ever closer to Ryan Giggs’ all-time Premier League appearance record.

Currently the former Aston Villa captain is second on the list with 628 games, just four behind Giggs and the number one spot and it is safe to say that Everton fans are thankful for all the midfielder has done for their club.