Chelsea looking to beat Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham to Everton’s Ross Barkley

Written by: Daniel Church      AUG 26, 2017

Chelsea are reportedly set to discuss a potential deal to sign England international star Ross Barkley on Sunday, according to The Sun.

The defending Premier League champions, who defeated London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Wembley Stadium last weekend, have been linked with the Everton midfielder before the close of the summer transfer window on Thursday (August 31).

The 23-year-old, who has 22 international caps for The Three Lions, has missed The Toffees’ start to the 2017-18 campaign due to a hamstring injury.

Barkley, who joined Everton when he was just 11-years-old, scored six goals and provided nine assists in 39 appearances in all competitions for Ronald Koeman’s side last season.

However, with less than 12 months remaining on his current deal at Goodison Park, Premier League rivals Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have all been linked with the central midfielder, who has netted 27 times overall for the Merseyside outfit.

The report suggests The Blues will hold talks with Everton on Sunday after the two teams clash in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge, with a potential £30m deal being quoted and Barkley looking for an offer of £150,000-a-week.