Everton boss David Moyes warns off Manchester United and Chelsea for young midfielder Ross Barkley
Everton boss http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 Moyes revealed he was battling interest from the top English Premier League sides for youngster Ross Barkley. The 17-year-old midfielder has emerged as one of the most sought after players and Moyes, who has an eye for talent, was determined
to keep the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 under-21 international at Goodison Park.
The likes of Manchester United and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 have already made it clear they wish to sign Barkley and Moyes was worried it would be tough trying to convince the young midfielder to stay. However, the Everton manager made it clear he would sell Barkley for
a nominal fee.
Moyes said while speaking to reporters:
“Every club will want Ross Barkley because Ross Barkley is going to be an outstanding player. I’m worried it will be a difficult for us in the future.
I’m sure the bigger clubs will be looking at him, but we’ve no intention of selling him.”
Despite poor performances and less than satisfactory finishes in the Premier League over the past few seasons, Moyes was confident Everton was the right club for the English midfielder. Even though he has been unable to make regular appearances for the Toffees
due to injury, Barkley looks to have potential to be a top class player.
Moyes was certain the youngster would go on to be even better with a few first team appearances under his belt with the senior team. So far Barkley has made a total of five appearances for Everton in all competitions, all of which have come this season.
He revealed:
“At the moment the only thing you’ve got to remember is that Ross hasn’t played for us in two years due to injury. If someone comes for Ross, it’s expensive to buy off http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c39043 in the main.”
Moyes is all too aware of the danger the top side’s present when young talented players are in question, having lost striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 to Manchester United. The Everton boss admitted he was determined this time around to resist offers from top sides and
attempt to retain young talent at the club.
In terms of Everton’s recent form, Moyes was certain the club had shown improvement and would continue to do so in the upcoming seasons. It was for this reason that he felt Everton was the perfect club for Barkley, since the youngster would have a better
shot at development there as compared to a top four side.
Moyes continued:
“I think we’ve got the team to carry Ross. The club is in a much better position.”
At the same time, Moyes urged people to have realistic expectations from the club, dismissing talks of securing a spot in Europe. He revealed the club was on its way up indeed, but would require time, patience and consistency to achieve their aims.
With the youngster having had terrible luck with injuries, with not only a double hernia injury but also a triple broken leg, Moyes admitted Barkley was currently lagging on his development. Behind two years, Moyes felt Barkley was in need of football to
help him make up for lost time.
While Moyes admitted he was unlikely going to select Barkley for first team action so shortly after his return, but revealed there was regular reserve team football waiting for him. In addition to that, the midfielder can expect to make appearances in the
occasional Carling Cup fixtures.
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