Ross Barkley, the Everton playmaker, has emerged as a transfer target for Arsenal. According to reports in the London Evening Standard, Arsenal have moved ahead of their North London rivals Tottenham as they chase the England international midfielder. Everton are believed to be asking for £50million for Barkley but that number is expected to fall before the transfer window closes on August 31, as the 23-year-old has only one year left on his contract and would be a free agent in 12 months’ time. Barkley's value may drop further given he is to undergo surgery on his groin, and is expected to be out for the next four weeks. The player has missed Everton's pre-season tour of Holland and is...
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