At least six Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on the situation of Everton attacking midfielder Ross Barkley.

The Daily Star is reporting that West Ham United and Manchester City have joined the race for the Three lions star of Nigerian parentage.

The Toffees manager Ronald Koeman stated last week that it is a foregone conclusion that Barkley will depart Goodison Park, presumably before the close of the summer transfer window.

Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on the 23-year-old, who is a homegrown player.

Everton value Ross Barkley at around fifty million pounds, but interested clubs are expected to test their resolve with bids of between £25m and £30m.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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