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title: "Everton: Blues eyeing up potential Ross Barkley return"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-08-15T11:35:26Z"
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# Everton: Blues eyeing up potential Ross Barkley return

**[Everton](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/everton-fc-news/) are looking into the possibility of re-signing midfielder Ross Barkley this summer, with the Blues part of a fierce battle to bring him in from Chelsea.**

### The Lowdown: Barkley impresses in first spell

The Englishman spent eight years at Goodison Park between 2010 and 2018, bursting onto the scene as a prodigious young player and eventually becoming a key man.

Barkley made [179 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ross-barkley/alletore/spieler/131978) in total for Everton, registering 55 goal contributions (27 goals and 28 assists) and eventually earning a big-money move to Chelsea.

He has fallen out of Thomas Tuchel’s plans completely, however, and with [one year left](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ross-barkley/profil/spieler/131978) on his current contract, he will likely be allowed to leave in the coming weeks.

### The Latest: Everton eye up reunion

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/siphillipssport/status/1558429657166499840?s=20&t=w7jK7RbLj_bykMGh1k-X4A), journalist Simon Phillips mentioned Everton as possible suitors for Barkley this summer but they are far from alone in expressing an interest:

> “Ross Barkley has an offer from Celtic (permanent). Other clubs still interested – Brighton, Newcastle, West Ham, Aston Villa and Everton. Will leave this window.”

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### The Verdict: Could be a great move

While there would be a risk element to bringing Barkley back to Everton – he arguably isn’t quite the player he was – it would still be worth it, given his talent.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, [speaking at the climax](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/thomas-tuchel-heaps-praise-on-chelseas-ross-barkley-after-showing-his-quality-vs-watford) of last campaign, praised the 28-year-old’s ‘quality’ and called him ‘very dangerous’ in the number 10 position.

Frank Lampard has also [hailed](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-news/chelsea-frank-lampard-heaps-praise-on-first-class-ross-barkley/) his ‘great quality’ in the past and even called him ‘first class’, so he could be determined to get his man.

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It would also bring a much-needed feel-good factor to Goodison Park, with the fans sure to forget about his exit to Chelsea in 2018 and welcome back a former hero with open arms.

Whether or not a loan move or a permanent switch is in the offing remains unclear but the positives outweigh the negatives with Barkley, so Everton should do all they can to secure a summer reunion.