Everton caretaker boss David Unsworth has revealed that he wants Ross Barkley to remain at the club.
Barkley’s current contract is set to expire at the end of the season and as he has so far refused to sign a new deal, the Toffees will have to look to offload him in January or they will risk losing him for free at the end of the season.
Unsworth has now confirmed that he would like the player to stay, saying: “I would love Ross to stay. Everton has done great for him, he has done great for Everton.
“He could be one of the all-time greats here. We shouldn’t be losing players of his quality. I’ve not spoken to Ross yet but I will be doing. I’d love him to sit down with a cup of tea. We love him and know he loves Everton.”
Barkley has not played at all this season due to a hamstring injury. Unsworth has been placed in temporary charge of the Toffees first team after Ronald Koeman was sacked following the clubs slow start to the season during which they have taken only eight points from nine games.
