Administrator Stan Posted January 5, 2018 Administrator Share Posted January 5, 2018 Can have it's own thread now seeing as it's more reality than rumour. Must be desperate to sign him considering they could have him for free in summer, so don't want to lose out on him to other clubs. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42574404 Quote Everton midfielder Ross Barkley is expected to have a medical at Chelsea on Friday before a £15m move to Stamford Bridge. Barkley turned down a move to Chelsea on transfer deadline day in August. But negotiations between the clubs resumed once the transfer window re-opened on 1 January. The 24-year-old England man rejected a new deal at Everton and is out of contract at the end of this season, opening the door to a cut-price move. Barkley has yet to play this season after having hamstring surgery following a training injury but is now approaching match fitness. Everton manager Sam Allardyce said on Thursday the club had been resigned to losing Barkley for some time. And now, barring late hitches, he is likely to secure a move to Chelsea. It will mean the player is leaving Goodison Park after 13 years, having joined Everton as an 11-year-old in 2005. The academy graduate has played 150 times for Everton in the Premier League, scoring 21 times since making his debut in 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 The most obvious question is what really changed for him in the past 6 months? Why the change of heart, as i wouldn't want to sign players that actually don't want to play for the club., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 6 minutes ago, True Blue said: The most obvious question is what really changed for him in the past 6 months? Why the change of heart, as i wouldn't want to sign players that actually don't want to play for the club., Spurs dropped their interest apparently so he probably thought 'fuck' better get pen to paper sharpish or I will be stuck in the physio's room at Everton till the end of the season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 In all honesty for 15M we could have done a lot worse... If he can get back to full fitness and get his desire and motivation back he could be a good buy for the price, He is still young so not like we are getting an over the hill player past his best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 We won't/can't pay £15 million for a player we can get for free in 6 months. Chelsea can. He wants a change of scenery and probably still has hopes of making England's squad for Russia. Not sure where he fits in at Chelsea as he has a much more defined role available to him with us, but good luck to him. Like Ross a lot as a player and needs a proper manager to work with him to iron out the obvious flaws. Very gifted though. Just hope Conte/Whoever is next for Chelsea is able to develop him because it would be a waste if not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted January 5, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted January 5, 2018 25 minutes ago, True Blue said: The most obvious question is what really changed for him in the past 6 months? Why the change of heart, as i wouldn't want to sign players that actually don't want to play for the club., Or maybe Chelsea/his agent convinced him to stay at Everton for free medical care on his injury while continuing to cost us money in wages and giving Chelsea a discount by waiting until January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: Or maybe Chelsea/his agent convinced him to stay at Everton for free medical care on his injury while continuing to cost us money in wages and giving Chelsea a discount by waiting until January. It was his agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Ross Barkley behind Andy Carroll. Did Conte get bored of being at the top and fancied a mid table challenge instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Just now, Kitchen Sales said: Ross Barkley behind Andy Carroll. Did Conte get bored of being at the top and fancied a mid table challenge instead? Nahh been there done that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Is he even gunna play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 1 minute ago, True Blue said: Nahh been there done that You'd have to be in your late 30's/early 40's to even vaguely remember the last time Chelsea were mid table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Kitchen Sales said: You'd have to be in your late 30's/early 40's to even vaguely remember the last time Chelsea were mid table I am in my early 30's haha, to be fair from my time supporting the club seen us finish 6th three times and once 10th from two seasons before (supporter since the 99'). From the 1990 and until let's say 1995 we were literally a mid table club position wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 5 minutes ago, Kitchen Sales said: You'd have to be in your late 30's/early 40's to even vaguely remember the last time Chelsea were mid table We were 10th two seasons ago, can't me any more mid table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 1 minute ago, True Blue said: I am in my early 30's haha, to be fair from my time supporting the club seen us finish 6th three times and once 10th from two seasons before (supporter since the 99'). From the 1990 and until let's say 1995 we were literally a mid table club position wise From 1990 to 1995 Chelsea didn't have fans they had yobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Batard Posted January 5, 2018 Administrator Share Posted January 5, 2018 13 minutes ago, Smiley Culture said: Is he even gunna play? Would likely challenge Bakayoko and Fabregas for a starting place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 5 minutes ago, Kitchen Sales said: From 1990 to 1995 Chelsea didn't have fans they had yobs I can go back a bit further than that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: I can go back a bit further than that.... Do you wear a red tunic with big gold buttons and white gloves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Kitchen Sales said: Do you wear a red tunic with big gold buttons and white gloves? Third from the right.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 27 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: Third from the right.... eh? Nurse! Nurse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 8 minutes ago, Kitchen Sales said: eh? Nurse! Nurse! Me doing Charity work for the needy.... That box is actually a donation box to help buy players which is why we can only afford the likes of Andy Carroll and such like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Passed his medical it seems. Goodbye Reuben Loftus-Cheek. Is he fit? Or have we actually purchased 3 injured players this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 So his £35m move to Chelsea fell through in the summer, he hasn't played for Everton since then while they continue to pay his wages and now he moves for £15m. Everton lost out on £20m (plus the wages they paid him) for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Style of play reminds me far too much of Oscar. Going to be plenty of headaches from a signing I'm sure isn't Conte's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Strange transfer, the kid is rarely fit to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Just now, Happy Blue said: Strange transfer, the kid is rarely fit to play We bought Bakayoko who was 3 weeks from being fit. We bought Drinkwater who was 2 months from being fit. Seems like a trend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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