31 July, 2017
Everton are keen to cash in and sign Gylfi Sigurdsson, while there is a chance Tottenham could also switch their attention to the Swansea midfielder if they run out of patience with Barkley.
Per Wilson, Barkley has only one year left on his current deal with the Toffees and will definitely leave his club after coach Ronald Koeman confirmed his imminent departure.
"It is really clear", Koeman said. They are my priority and not Ross, with all respect, because it is his decision. I look more to other players. Everybody knows what the situation is.
"I want to tell our fans "don't be worried" because there are a lot of rumours about the big sides spending money".
"I don't talk anymore about this situation, we will see what happens". And after his surgery, if he is back for training, he will be part of the first team sessions.
Pochettino clearly has faith in his squad and starting XI, but Spurs can not begin the new campaign without purchasing new players.
Furthermore. the report states that the Argentine tactician firmly believes he can convert Barkley into a central midfielder and eventually replace Dembele as Victor Wanyama's partner in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Tottenham are a club that promotes flair, and Barkley could provide goals and assists from midfield, with Harry Kane ahead of him on the pitch.
Tottenham have been most strongly linked with the England global, but have been unwilling to pay Everton's £50m asking price, with it being reported that they value the player closer to the £15m mark.
