Barkley set to return to Aston Villa

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Barkley is likely to join Aston Villa in the summer. AFP

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa have reached a verbal agreement with Luton Town for the transfer of Ross Barkley, who played for the Villans during the 2020/21 season. The midfielder, whose brightest moments were at Everton, has just been relegated to the Championship, which explains his low price despite a remarkable campaign.

The talent of the Ross Barkley who shone in Everton's midfield has not disappeared. You have to go back to the 2015/16 season for his career-best figures, scoring 12 goals and 11 assists in 48 appearances.

He has shown the best form in recent memory despite the Hatters' relegation to the Championship. As a result, he is being rumoured to join several top European clubs. However, Aston Villa are the main contenders to secure his services.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, both parties have already reached a verbal agreement for the transfer of the player for 5.8 million euros. This is quite a small price to pay as his basic value is 7.5 million euros.

It is very interesting how Ross Barkley has managed to play in the Champions League next season when his nearest destination was to play in the Championship with Luton. In the coming weeks, he will undergo a full medical before signing a new contract with the Birmingham club.

June 3, 2024

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