Ross Barkley

[BlueToff]

Mate, if he had no interest from clubs above us do you think he'd be stalling on a contract ?

This whole situation obviously exists because he's had offers from clubs above us.

He's not stalling on a deal so he can go west brom is he...

But in that case, we have to sell.

It's not like Rom who has two years left and we have the power. If Barkley isn't interested in singing a contract and wants to move on, then that's fine, but let the club know before the season is over so we can plan accordingly.

 

[BlueToff]

Really who's team then

He'd get into Arsenal's midfield with relative ease.

But those top six teams don't just operate on a 'would he get into the first XI' basis.

A first-choice XI is very rarely fit all season. They need big squads. Hence the interest.

 

[Mozza1987]

Lol if he is so terrible why are better clubs than ours interested in signing him.

I don't think he will be starting at these teams though. Probably a squad player

 

[Mozza1987]

He'd get into Arsenal's midfield with relative ease.

But those top six teams don't just operate on a 'would he get into the first XI' basis.

A first-choice XI is very rarely fit all season. They need big squads. Hence the interest.

Arsenal are going backwards though and most likely the better players will be off in the summer

 

[Brisan123]

Can't wait to see what club tapped him up?

SPURS
you know Levy likes a bargain.
He buy ROSS , put him on a 5 yr contract , leave him on the bench and sell him next summer for a 20m profit

 

[arminisgod]

Arsenal are going backwards though and most likely the better players will be off in the summer

Really? they might win the cup and get CL footy. Not exactly going backwards.

 

[Mozza1987]

Really? they might win the cup and get CL footy. Not exactly going backwards.

They may only just sneak in the CL this season. Hardly good for a team like Arsenal. Why do the fans want Arsene gone then? And why does it seem the better players want to go as well?

 

[Brisan123]

He'd get into Arsenal's midfield with relative ease.

But those top six teams don't just operate on a 'would he get into the first XI' basis.

A first-choice XI is very rarely fit all season. They need big squads. Hence the interest.

So he will replace Ozil , Sanchez ??
You disagreeing and agreeing with the OP at the same time
The argument is that ROSS would only be a squad player and if all players are fit ROSS will not get picked for the first 11 in the big games

 

[jinkyali]

Spurs.
Without doubt.

City

 

[Mickey]

City

I'll always remember Stones and Barkley went to a City match together showed them on TV few months before Stones signed for them. Looked off to me.

 

[dannyboy]

So he will replace Ozil , Sanchez ??
You disagreeing and agreeing with the OP at the same time
The argument is that ROSS would only be a squad player and if all players are fit ROSS will not get picked for the first 11 in the big games

Depends how he plays doesn't it. If he's at his best then he'll get games all the time.

As I said earlier, he'll be out there with quality players around him which will be a benefit. More opportunities to open up defences, better runs off the ball, more of the ball at his feet- all positives for Barkley.

 

[jinkyali]

I'll always remember Stones and Barkley went to a City match together showed them on TV few months before Stones signed for them. Looked off to me.

He's been city plenty of times with Stones.
Helps them on home grown rule too.
Just my hunch.

 

[BlueToff]

So he will replace Ozil , Sanchez ??
You disagreeing and agreeing with the OP at the same time
The argument is that ROSS would only be a squad player and if all players are fit ROSS will not get picked for the first 11 in the big games

At least one of Ozil or Sanchez probably won't be there next year...

 

[stamullenblue]

He is stupid if he leaves in my opinion. Can't see him getting in any of the teams above us except possibly Arsenal who are going backwards. Why leave when we seem to have an exciting future. I think he will end up like Rodwell and Jeffers if he goes.

The first three words sum up the problem. !

 

[Stutheblue]

He's been city plenty of times with Stones.
Helps them on home grown rule too.
Just my hunch.

Could be a possibility. Isn't Stones one of his bezzie mates. And, I suppose David Silva can't go on forever (although Ross still has some way to go to fill those shoes).