Ross Barkley

[ToffeeTownMilto]

I wonder if Sigurdsson would be as well as Ross or only if Ross leaves....

 

[Brisan123]

Koeman wants Ross to stay.

But he wanted - and expected - a decision months ago.

If Ross is going to stay he needs to sign this deal. Koeman doesn't want Ross' future in doubt heading into next season. It needs sorting - either way - quickly.

That really is all there is to it. No more, no less.

Exactly
We all give out and fume when our deals are done late
Koeman wants to get deals done early so he needs to know does he need one player for Barkley's position or 2 ,plus he needs to know how much he has to spend.
The minimum Barkley should do is say
I will sign or he should say I won't sign.

 

[jtl60]

For what its worth, I think Koeman is in a no win situation. He has to sit in front of press conferences week in, week out constantly being asked about Ross' contract. The player and his agent don't. They have not said a word, which leaves Koeman to take the full brunt of questions, speculation and every word he says being reported and mis reported.

 

[BlueToff]

Exactly
We all give out and fume when our deals are done late
Koeman wants to get deals done early so he needs to know does he need one player for Barkley's position or 2 ,plus he needs to know how much he has to spend.
The minimum Barkley should do is say
I will sign or he should say I won't sign.

This.

Okay, hypothetically, let's say we have agreed this £25m fee for Gylfi.

I reckon that's a move we'd make regardless of Ross' future.

But, as you say, if Ross comes out and says he wants to leave half-way through the window (at which point we will already have started our season), then we may have to change our entire transfer tact mid-way through.

Koeman simply doesn't want that to happen with a player who we will HAVE to sell if they refuse a new deal.

Rom is different. The contract situation gives us a bit more leeway and we've set our valuation.

 

[BlueToff]

I wonder if Sigurdsson would be as well as Ross or only if Ross leaves....

We've been linked for months and it's clear that Koeman/Walsh were/are looking to add in that role.

As I've just said to @Brisan123 , I think this is a move that we'd make anyway (hopefully it comes to fruition) regardless of Ross' future.

But if Ross doesn't want to sign this new deal then we're gonna have to go for another 'no.10' to compliment Gylfi. And these players cost a lot of money.

 

[Bluebonic]

No, we lost in qualifying mate.

Then went out of the UEFA 10 days later....was boss.

What i meant was, we got there?

 

[royalblue66]

Hearing, Ross missed club deadline ? bye Ross.

 

[Pabbers]

What i meant was, we got there?

Not because of Arteta, it was as much Bent and Pistone!!

 

[Raino85]

I wouldnt hang around all day to hear anything folks, any sort of "working day" announcement will of been put on hold.
It will either be this evening but i wouldn't be surprised if things were put on hold until tomorrow.

 

[Death]

That would cure depression. Thank you.

 

[SiEdmo]

Seen the pic hes just put up on Instagram, him walking off the pitch sunday with his head down looking glum,

well off

 

[blulouie]

Ok for starters though, he's hardly treated him "like dirt". He's said that he needs to sign the contract or he'll be sold. Note, sold to another club where he'll also go and make millions, not sacked and left to fend for himself on the dole.

Secondly, we have zero idea what's gone on behind the scenes. It sounds a lot like Barkley has had this offer on the table for a LONG period of time, and hasn't come back with a yes or no. He is of course well within his rights not to sign it, but given that the club have made him what he is today (a professional with the potential to earn these huge sums) giving some clarity on his intentions by now is really the least that should be expected.

Thirdly, Koeman's loyalty and obligation is to Everton, not to Ross Barkley. If (as it seems) it's been months since the contract offer, then this is likely a "final straw" type of action to try to shake loose a conclusion.

Lastly, and as a side note, it's not like Koeman routinely brings the situation up at press conferences - he's asked about it pretty much every time he gets infront of a camera. For weeks he went with a simple "I've not heard anything new", and only latterly moved on to "he needs to sign or be sold" - which lines up with points 2 and 3 above.

Pretty much this really ^

 

[Bluebonic]

Not because of Arteta, it was as much Bent and Pistone!!

But he was one of the undisputed stars of that team and he helped get us i to the CL. This team containing Barkley, which most would say is a better team, hasnt come close. I am not attacking Barkley because of that, just making the point that attacking Arteta because we didnt win anything with him in the team is a double edged sword, and the same criticism can be levied against Barkley?

 

[kenada_blue]

Ah well.

Welcome Gylfi and his £100k a week.

 

[GwladysBlue]

Is it today we're meant to hear by?