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Ross Barkley: Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham chase Everton midfielder as he bids to impress Ronald Koeman

Attacking midfielder has failed to win over new boss and could be heading out of Goodison Park for lucrative move

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TOTTENHAM, Chelsea and Arsenal are all interested in Everton outcast Ross Barkley, according to reports.

The England international is struggling to make an impression in Ronald Koeman’s system and has been tipped for a January exit.

 Ross Barkley is wanted by a number of top English teams
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Ross Barkley is wanted by a number of top English teamsCredit: Getty Images

Everton are keen on signing a number of players next month, including Manchester United duo Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay.


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And Barkley could be made available for transfer as the Toffees look to balance the books.

The claims Tottenham are the most serious about making an offer in a bid to get their title challenge up and running again.

 The midfielder has failed to shine at Goodison Park this season
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The midfielder has failed to shine at Goodison Park this seasonCredit: PA:Press Association
 Ronald Koeman has set his sights on a number of January transfers
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Ronald Koeman has set his sights on a number of January transfersCredit: PA:Press Association

Spurs were planning on holding off until the summer but are prepared to move now after learning of interest from London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal.

The Blues are said to be long-term admirers of Barkley, who was once tipped to replace Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge.


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 Everton are desperate to sign Memphis Depay from Man Utd
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Everton are desperate to sign Memphis Depay from Man UtdCredit: Getty Images
 Arsene Wenger is believed to be monitoring the situation
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Arsene Wenger is believed to be monitoring the situationCredit: EPA

Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger is apparently taking more of a backseat role as he first looks to sort out the futures of Mesut Ozil, Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

However, Barkley has no plans to leave Goodison Park any time soon and is determined to win over Koeman in the next couple of games.

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