An update has emerged on Newcastle and their pursuit of a new attacking midfielder in the summer transfer window… Journalist Dean Jones has revealed that the Magpies are keen on the Chelsea outcast and may look to snap him up if they do not land other targets.
He told GIVEMESPORT: “I have heard there is some interest from Newcastle in Ross Barkley, so maybe that is one they turn to later on if the James Maddison offers do not work out.
Nothing has developed yet but it seems like there are stumbling blocks with him going back to Everton.” The reporter has not, however, confirmed whether they are interested in signing him on loan or on a permanent basis.
Barkley is a creative midfielder and may need protection in the middle of the park in order for Eddie Howe to get the best out of him.