The bottom line is extremely likely to sign for us if he leaves Everton.
The player has been convinced by the English players at the Spurs that he will be happy and it’s all clover, happy days and replica blood diamonds.
Contact with Ross Barkley was made some 18 months ago by Spurs. During which time he (or rather he and his extensive team) has allegedly knocked back advances from both Chelsea and Manchester City.
Gladys confirms yet again that the transfer fee is in the region or £25million and not the daft figures so vocally blundered about in recent weeks by the press.
Toffees boss Koeman said: “The board has been working a long time to sign Ross for him to stay for a longer period but it is up to the player. “But we don’t wait till August. Next weekend we need an answer. If we go on holiday we need to know. Either he accepts the contract or we sell the player.
“But if you need so much time then you have doubts. I like to work with players who like to stay. We are already trying to get players in for next season in the front positions. It is up to the player and he needs to make a decision.”
