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Report: Manchester United could bid for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley

Everton's Ross Barkley scores their second goal (REUTERS)
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Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Ross Barkley’s contract situation at Everton.

According to reports from The Times, Manchester United and Chelsea are monitoring Ross Barkley’s contract situation at Everton.

Barkley is about to enter the final year of his contract and he has made it clear that he wants to leave Everton this summer.

Barkley is one of Tottenham Hotspur’s top summer targets, but the interest continues to simmer largely due to Everton’s £50 million valuation, as reported by The Times, on the player.

Ross Barkley celebrates scoring the third goal for EvertonRoss Barkley celebrates scoring the third goal for Everton

According to reports from The Mirror, Barkley wants to become the highest paid player at Spurs, demanding a fee of around £150,000-per-week, but The Times reckon that figure would not be that high.

The chances of Barkley signing a contract extension at Everton appears non-existent. Furthermore, the recruitment of players like Wayne Rooney and Davy Klaassen means Barkley could still find himself out of Koeman’s plans if he stays on.

Everton's Ross BarkleyEverton’s Ross Barkley

The report claims that the continued presence of Chelsea and Manchester United in the background “fuels the possibility of Everton fielding firm bids before the end of August.”

It is highly unlikely that any potential club would pay £50 million for Barkley and Everton may have to reduce their asking price.