‘Verbal agreement’ – Everton ‘target’ set for £5m move to Premier League rivals

According to the most recent sources, Ross Barkley, a former midfielder for Everton, is expected to join Aston

Villa.

The Toffees, who had a remote possibility of acquiring their former midfield player when he became available

for a move after Luton Town‘s relegation, are somewhat dealt a blow in terms of transfers. Rob Edwards’ team

saw him perform exceptionally well, and he will likely play football in the Champions League the following

season. Additionally, the Championship team will get a £5 million fee paid.

Fabrizio Romano claims as much; in a midday post on X, Romano wrote, “EXCL: Aston Villa and Luton Town

have reached a verbal agreement for Ross Barkley to be signed.” Recognize that it will cost about £5 million.

The player’s formal signing and the necessary medical testing are the last steps; the player’s agreement is

anticipated at the start of July.

As previously said, Everton was hoping to make a reunion with their former star. Last week, Football Insider

revealed that the Merseyside club was considering making a bid for Barkley, who played more than 170 times

and cost them £15 million when he departed to join Chelsea. After his career hit a wall in London, he went on

loan to Aston Villa and Nice until the end of his contract.

Last summer, Luton grabbed the chance and signed him without charge.

Given the current situation, which includes uncertainty about the club’s future following the takeover and

financial difficulties, it was precisely the kind of deal that Everton intended to make. They will probably have to

search for players who are free agents or who are available for a loan, as well as individuals in a similar situation

to Barkley.

Given the departures of Andre Gomes and Dele Alli as well as the probable sale of Amadou Onana, Barkley

would have been an ideal fit for Sean Dyche’s squad and would have taken on a position akin to his one at

Kenilworth Road the previous season.

Although he will see action for Villa, his main role there will be to provide depth to the squad rather than to

start. On the other hand, he may have played a significant part at Everton, just as he did at Luton,

but the most recent information indicates that they will need to hunt elsewhere for a midfield steal.

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