Everton reject £25million Ross Barkley bid from Chelsea and want £40m after Tottenham cool interest
Ronald Koeman has rebuilt his side without the 23-year-old in mind but he is struggling to shift the playmaker
CHELSEA have had their £25million bid for Ross Barkley rejected by Everton
The offer for the Everton midfielder — £20m plus £5m add-ons — has been laughed out of Goodison as they value the 23-year-old at DOUBLE that.
The Toffees originally valued Barkley at £50m, but are aware they will no longer get close to that as he is in the final year of his deal and wants a move away.
Tottenham had a long-standing interest in the England man but have been put off by his injury record.
But Everton will hope they make a counter bid to drive the 23-year-old’s price back up.
Chelsea have upped their transfer business before the window slams shut at 11pm on Thursday.
The Blues have reportedly had a bid £28m accepted by Leicester for their central midfielder Danny Drinkwater.
Conte has also moved swiftly to sign Eden Hazard's younger brother Kylian where he will link up with their development squad.
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And Chelsea still remain keen on bringing Swansea striker Fernando Llorente to West London, as the Spanish international looks to link up with his former manager at the Old Lady.
At the end of last season, when Koeman was asked if he was preparing for life without the previously untouchable star, he said: “Yes, 100 per cent.
“I knew this already from the end of last season.
“We made a really good offer to him to sign a new contract, he declined that contract and told me that he is looking for a new challenge.
“OK, he is not in Everton’s future any more. It is his decision. I need to respect that and see what happens.
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