Gladys tells me that (unsurprisingly) that the Barkley negotiations may well rumble on for some considerable time.
The atmosphere at Everton in relation to all this is best described as toxic. The player wanted an improved deal, something that would take his wages closer to that of Lukaku who is thought to be on some £90,000 a week.
However Everton appear determined not to help young Ross improve his deal. The Koeman ‘you’ve got until the last day of the season to make your mind up’ ultimatum has Barkley’s team of agents and assorted hangers on getting busy, trying to re-home him.
Before any of you clowns leap in with the old ‘well if money’s his god he can naff off!’ line, you’ll take a moment that ALL of our players have been on a never-ending carousel of enhanced deals. If you know of anyone that plays for us for free, you’ll let me know.
The last item is ‘other interested parties’ and Glad believes that talks with Arsenal are advanced as our own.
Don’t hold your breath.
