Tottenham stall over Ross Barkley wages as club refuse to break wage structure for Everton midfielder
- Everton midfielder Ross Barkley's wages may prevent a move to Tottenham
- Mauricio Pochettino retains an interest but club will not upset wage structure
- Everton are expected to ask for big transfer fee believed to be upwards of £35m
- Barkley has just 12 months remaining on his current contract at the Toffees
Tottenham want Ross Barkley to set realistic wage demands as they look to finance a move for the Everton and England midfielder.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has retained an interest in Barkley since it became clear the player's future lies away from Goodison Park.
But Tottenham are unwilling to break their wage structure, with Hugo Lloris and Harry Kane their only stars commanding close to £100,000 a week. Barkley has been offered more than that to stay at Goodison.
Tottenham are keen for Ross Barkley to have more realistic wage demands if he wants to join
Spurs boss Maurcio Pochettino is interested in the midfielder but his wages are an issue
Everton are also expected to ask for a big transfer fee, believed to be upwards of £35million, despite Barkley having less than 12 months on his contract.
That represents another potential stumbling block, with Spurs not wanting to match the astronomical fees lavished by title rivals.
Yet Pochettino believes he can offer Barkley a springboard to relaunch his England career and is keen to work with the 23-year-old.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy may not give in to Barkley's demands to be on £100,000 a week
Manager Ronald Koeman has made it clear Barkley's future will not be at Goodison Park
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