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title: "Everton ready deal for veteran though other options emerge"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Jonny Gorrie"
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published: "2017-08-01T19:05:55Z"
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# Everton ready deal for veteran though other options emerge

**It’s been a big summer of change for the Everton fans in the Transfer Tavern, who’ve enjoyed watching Ronald Koeman splash some serious cash on Merseyside.**

Still, they’re hoping for just a bit of continuity heading into next term in order to help bed in all the new faces, so reports from the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4747206/Liverpool-ramp-Virgil-van-Dijk-chase.html) have gone down rather well indeed.

They’ve [revealed](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4747206/Liverpool-ramp-Virgil-van-Dijk-chase.html) the Toffees are aiming to offer Gareth Barry a new one-year contract on Merseyside, despite reported interest from West Bromwich Albion.

Indeed, the Baggies have been [touted](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/premierleague/article-4678624/Gareth-Barry-target-West-Bromwich-Albion.html) as a potential landing spot for the 36-year-old of late, despite his popularity amongst the Toffees in the Tavern.

According to the [report](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4747206/Liverpool-ramp-Virgil-van-Dijk-chase.html), the Midlands outfit have offered the former England international a two-year contract – a big deal at this stage of his career- though his current employers are [understood](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4747206/Liverpool-ramp-Virgil-van-Dijk-chase.html) to want him to stay.

Despite his age, Barry has proved to be a wonderful signing since arriving from Manchester City in the summer of 2014, providing the club with a solid midfield base from which to build upon.

Though he’s still to decide his next move, our local Evertonians are keen on seeing him stay in blue.

**Landlord’s Verdict**

One of the most experienced men to have ever played in the Premier League, his prolonged presence at Goodison Park can only be a good thing. He, along with Wayne Rooney, offer title-winning experience and few would doubt his ability to operate at the highest level.

Would be a huge loss, both on and off the pitch.

**Thoughts?**