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Tottenham put on red alert over Everton ace Ross Barkley after Ronald Koeman snaps-up two midfielders

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ROSS BARKLEY’s future remains unclear as Ronald Koeman’s transfer spree at Everton shows no sign of slowing down.

The Toffees midfielder, who was dropped by his Dutch boss earlier in the campaign, faces some stiff competition for a spot in the side at Goodison Park as Tottenham continue to monitor his situation.

 Ross Barkley faces stiff competition for a spot in Everton's side
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Ross Barkley faces stiff competition for a spot in Everton's sideCredit: PA:Press Association

Koeman is targeting a £10.5million move for Standard Liege attacker Ishak Belfodil after almost rubber-stamping the £22m deal for Manchester United ace Morgan Schneiderlin.


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Those come on the back of last week’s capture of highly-rated Ademola Lookman from Charlton.

Koeman is desperate to revamp his attacking options and that could see hometown favourite Barkley heading for the exit door.

The 23-year-old only has 18 months remaining on his Everton contract and will not decide whether to extend it until the summer.

He has endured a difficult relationship with Koeman since the coach arrived from Southampton last summer.

Barkley has made 21 appearances this season and scored four goals for the Blues.

 Barkley was dropped earlier in the season by Ronald Koeman
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Barkley was dropped earlier in the season by Ronald KoemanCredit: Getty Images
 Koeman is attempting to bolster his attacking options this month
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Koeman is attempting to bolster his attacking options this monthCredit: Getty Images
 Pochettino is a big admirer at Barkley and could try to bring him to Spurs in the summer
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Pochettino is a big admirer at Barkley and could try to bring him to Spurs in the summerCredit: PA:Press Association

Spurs are big fans of the star, and although they have yet to formally make a bid, manager Mauricio Pochettino would love to add him to his high-flying squad.

A move this month looks unlikely, but the Argentine could launch a raid for Barkley in the summer.

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