England midfielder Ross Barkley, 28, could be allowed to leave on loan

[Allestree andy]

Would he be a good addition to our midfield even on loan.

think he would add something to the midfield.

[dgnffc]

No, just no.

He's a big-time show pony - would be worse than RLC!

[Allestree andy]

fair point didnt think of that :54: :plus one:

[bog]

No thanks. Would we want another Leftus-Quick?

If we are talking of Prem players who may be available Juan Mata would do for me.   :54:

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[Ara's bacon crisps]

At his best, he's an excellent player, but how likely would we be to see that? How motivated would he be in the Championship? Probably a 10% chance at best that he would really perform and that would be a very expensive gamble, given the terms would probably be the same as for RLC, including a guarantee that he plays if fit.

We've gambled before on RLC, Schurrle, Anguissa, Seri etc and I sense we are no longer going to do that as it hasn't worked. Besides, if you asked the manager, he'd probably prefer Matt Grimes.

Given the wages, the probably exorbitant loan fee and the fact that he was once good, I can only see him ending up at one club - Newcastle.

[Twig]

At his best, he's an excellent player, but how likely would we be to see that? How motivated would he be in the Championship? Probably a 10% chance at best that he would really perform and that would be a very expensive gamble, given the terms would probably be the same as for RLC, including a guarantee that he plays if fit.

We've gambled before on RLC, Schurrle, Anguissa, Seri etc and I sense we are no longer going to do that as it hasn't worked. Besides, if you asked the manager, he'd probably prefer Matt Grimes.

Given the wages, the probably exorbitant loan fee and the fact that he was once good, I can only see him ending up at one club - Newcastle.

Good summary.

[Whitestone]

Barkley would shine in the Championship. I'd take him until the end of the season. Could be just the spark we need to reignite our attack. It's not going to happen though.

[LC]

I personally wouldn't go in for Barkley. I would prefer John Swift who has 6 months left on his contract. Swift might be able to make the jump to the PL, and at the least he would be a good squad player and an improvement on current squad players.

[copthornemike]

Might be worth a shout as physically imposing when compared to our existing midfielders and requires game time to impress in time for a potential England spot in the WC.
The suggestion of John Swift also worth considering mind you

[filham]

We need more than jus a good addition to our midfield, we need a top player who is fit and will hit the ground running and will take control of our midfield for the rest of the season.

[Bill2]

From memory he is a bit of a sick note.

[MickTheBeard]

You have to think of ross Barclays wages,tony has already spent his allowance,pretend it was your money would you???

[H4usuallysitting]

I'm not picking him up

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thesun.co.uk/news/10040920/ross-barkley-cash-machine-chips/amp/

[Jims Dentist]

I personally wouldn't go in for Barkley. I would prefer John Swift who has 6 months left on his contract. Swift might be able to make the jump to the PL, and at the least he would be a good squad player and an improvement on current squad players.

That would be a safer option, but I still hope we get The Turk as a DMF'der if he could reproduce his WBA form he would more than do the job.

[RufusBrevettatemyhamster]

I'm not picking him up

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thesun.co.uk/news/10040920/ross-barkley-cash-machine-chips/amp/

Don't really get this point. We have all done silly things whilst under the influence, if you say you haven't you're a liar. He just gets filmed because hes a footballer. Doesn't make him a worse player.

Having said all that, i don't think he's what we need and his wages could make him an expensive mistake

[Mr K.Dilkington]

No, just no.

He's a big-time show pony - would be worse than RLC!

Lol imagine being worse than RLC💩

[The Rational Fan]

No, just no.

He's a big-time show pony - would be worse than RLC!

Lol imagine being worse than RLC💩

RLC was as good as Mitrovic last season, and RLC/Barkley would destroy teams in the championship feeding our current front three with key passes. If we sell Fabio then another attacking midfielder makes sense, Barkley is a good such option.

[Twig]

No, just no.

He's a big-time show pony - would be worse than RLC!

Lol imagine being worse than RLC💩

RLC was as good as Mitrovic last season, and RLC/Barkley would destroy teams in the championship feeding our current front three with key passes. If we sell Fabio then another attacking midfielder makes sense, Barkley is a good such option.

Nonsense. RLC played far more minutes than Mitro who had to sit out while Parker fiddled around experimenting with Cav as a central striker. RLC was absolutely dreadful for us despite getting plenty of chances to sharpen up and impress.

[The Rational Fan]

No, just no.

He's a big-time show pony - would be worse than RLC!

Lol imagine being worse than RLC💩

RLC was as good as Mitrovic last season, and RLC/Barkley would destroy teams in the championship feeding our current front three with key passes. If we sell Fabio then another attacking midfielder makes sense, Barkley is a good such option.

Nonsense. RLC played far more minutes than Mitro who had to sit out while Parker fiddled around experimenting with Cav as a central striker. RLC was absolutely dreadful for us despite getting plenty of chances to sharpen up and impress.

Mitrovic played 1390 minutes last season and RLC played 1913 minutes, which is 523 minutes and not a huge difference. Mitrovic is a better player, but RLC would absolutely devastating in this division with the players behind and in front of him. RLC was a much better junior than Fabio, and would be a huge upgrade on Fabio. If Fabio doesn't sign a new contract, then best to get him out of the club and bring in a player.

[Mr K.Dilkington]

No, just no.

He's a big-time show pony - would be worse than RLC!

Lol imagine being worse than RLC💩

RLC was as good as Mitrovic last season, and RLC/Barkley would destroy teams in the championship feeding our current front three with key passes. If we sell Fabio then another attacking midfielder makes sense, Barkley is a good such option.

Nonsense. RLC played far more minutes than Mitro who had to sit out while Parker fiddled around experimenting with Cav as a central striker. RLC was absolutely dreadful for us despite getting plenty of chances to sharpen up and impress.

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