Reports are out claiming that Everton star Ross Barkley remains a target for Manchester City.
The Mail on Sunday reported that City pushed hard to land Barkley last summer – a £50million deal was mooted – but the player opted to stay with Everton having agreed a new deal.
Barkley, though, has struggled to sustain the exciting form he displayed last season which earned him a place in England’s World Cup squad.
Everton still want to keep him but after their poor season it is clear the squad needs a shake up and the sale of 21-year-old Barkley would help them finance that.