The controversial Joey Barton has revealed that he is baffled by Ross Barkley’s decision to turn down an offer from Chelsea and believes that the whole ordeal will be an embarrassment to the player’s agent.
The Premier League champions had an offer of £35 million accepted by the Toffees for the services of Barkley, though it was the player himself who opted against the move.
Barkley is also said to have undergone a medical at Stamford Bridge before changing his mind. Many speculate that this could be because he received a better opportunity to join another club in January, possibly Tottenham.
While talking about what has transpired, Barton said, “I’m scratching my head. It is clear he is not part of Ronald Koeman’s plans at Everton. It was a great opportunity for him, I thought.
“How does it happen? That doesn’t usually happen in the modern era, certainly with the amount of money that is bandied about. It is a bit embarrassing I think for whoever is behind it. I know his agent, so I’m not going to name him, but it is a bit worrying how that never got over the line.”
