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title: "Newcastle: Magpies linked with Ross Barkley move"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2022-08-15T10:15:47Z"
modified: "2022-08-15T10:15:47Z"
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# Newcastle: Magpies linked with Ross Barkley move

**[Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) are ‘still interested’ in signing Chelsea attacking midfielder Ross Barkley this summer, with a host of clubs in the mix to acquire his signature.**

### The Lowdown: Barkley on the move

The 28-year-old’s Blues career has stagnated in recent times, having been loaned out to Aston Villa in 2020/21 and struggled for playing time back at Stamford Bridge.

Barkley [hasn’t played a minute](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/92547/Show/Ross-Barkley) of [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) action so far this season and he is [expected](https://twitter.com/siphillipssport/status/1558429657166499840) to be allowed to leave Chelsea before deadline day on September 1st.

Newcastle have been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-transfer-rumours/ross-barkley-leeds-everton-burnley-brighton-chelsea/) with a move in the recent past and they still appear to be eyeing him up.

### The Latest: Newcastle ‘interested’ in signing

According to journalist and podcaster Simon Phillips on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/siphillipssport/status/1558429657166499840?s=20&t=w7jK7RbLj_bykMGh1k-X4A), the Magpies are one of many clubs considering snapping up Barkley this summer:

> “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: Worth a gamble?

While Barkley hasn’t enjoyed a huge amount of success or playing time recently, he [remains a hugely talented](https://www.footballinsider247.com/everton-told-to-complete-huge-ross-barkley-signing-as-proposal-made-pundit/) player who was once [hailed](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/10074319/everton-manager-roberto-martinez-praises-ross-barkley) as a ‘special talent’ by former Everton manager Roberto Martinez.

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Former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan is also convinced the midfielder can still turn it on, even claiming Barkley ‘can be unplayable at times’ and has ‘such creativity’ [(Football Insider).](https://www.footballinsider247.com/everton-told-to-complete-huge-ross-barkley-signing-as-proposal-made-pundit/)

If Eddie Howe believes he can get the best out of the Englishman, he could be an inspired signing for Newcastle, given the [technical class](https://www.footballinsider247.com/everton-told-to-complete-huge-ross-barkley-signing-as-proposal-made-pundit/) at his disposal, and his ability to offer something different in the middle of the park. He has [scored 29 goals and registered 31 assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ross-barkley/alletore/spieler/131978) in the English top flight.

There is a risk element involved – there is a reason why Chelsea aren’t using the [£110,000-per-week ace](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ross-barkley-wages-move-breakdown-24961553), after all – so a loan move with an option to buy permanently could make the most sense. Barkley only has [one year remaining](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ross-barkley/profil/spieler/131978) on his current deal, however, meaning it could depend on the Blues’ stance.