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Everton include Ross Barkley in Europa League squad even though midfielder won’t sign new contract and is certain to leave

Midfielder rejected Chelsea move on transfer deadline day but could end up at Tottenham when January window opens

Ross Barkley has been included in Everton's Europa League squad

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EVERTON have included Ross Barkley in their squad for the Europa League group stages.

The contract rebel looks set to leave the Toffees either in January or at the end of the season as he refuses to sign a new deal.

 Ross Barkley has been included in Everton's Europa League squad
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Ross Barkley has been included in Everton's Europa League squadCredit: PA:Empics Sport
 The midfielder looks certain to leave after refusing to sign a new contract
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The midfielder looks certain to leave after refusing to sign a new contractCredit: Getty Images

Barkley came close to joining Premier League champions Chelsea on deadline day in a £35million deal.

But the move collapsed when Barkley reportedly walked out during his Stamford Bridge medical.

And with further interest from Spurs, the England international is surely nearing the end of his time at Goodison Park.

However, Barkley may not have played his last game for Everton just yet.

The midfielder, who is currently injured, could yet feature in Europe this season after being included in Ronald Koeman’s 25-man squad.

Also included in Seamus Coleman, despite the Irishman recovering from a broken leg.

 Barkley rejected a move to Chelsea on deadline day
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Barkley rejected a move to Chelsea on deadline dayCredit: AFP
 Ronald Koeman clearly has plans to use Barkley this season
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Ronald Koeman clearly has plans to use Barkley this seasonCredit: AFP

While there is also a place for new forward Nikola Vlasic, who was signed late last month from Hajduk Split.

Everton will face Lyon, Atalanta and Apollon in the Europa League group stages this season.



 Seamus Coleman has been included as he recovers from a broken leg
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Seamus Coleman has been included as he recovers from a broken legCredit: Getty Images
 New signing Nikola Vlasic is also in the squad
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New signing Nikola Vlasic is also in the squadCredit: PA:Press Association

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