Surely Ross Barkley couldn’t swap Everton for Liverpool?
Everton midfielder Ross Barkley’s future at the club looks bleaker than ever, after he was left off the club’s pre-season trip to Tanzania.
While a ‘groin injury’ was cited as an official reason for his absence, the writing is on the wall for a player who Ronald Koeman has made clear he will not indulge any further.
Barkley rejected a new contract offer earlier this year and was pictured in training just earlier this week.
Everton’s Ross Barkley
His options for a move are unclear, with suitors Tottenham refusing to meet Everton’s asking price.
Arsenal are second favourites with SkyBet at 13/2, but could a far more unlikely destination be on the agenda?
The most controversial move Barkley could make would be to sign for Merseyside rivals Liverpool.
Everton’s Ross Barkley fouls Liverpool’s Dejan Lovren
The Reds have bought just one player this summer, Mohamed Salah, and have money burning a hole in their pocket which they were willing to commit to spending on Virgil van Dijk.
Liverpool supporters have been discussing the possibility of signing the 23-year-old, a prospect SkyBet currently rate at 33/1.
The England international is a player Reds fans have come to boo and despise during Merseyside derbies – but that could suddenly change.
Perhaps the transfer window and all this time without matches does crazy things to supporters. But some are keen for the Reds to raid Everton for Barkley.
Here is a look at what is being said on Twitter…
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