West Ham keeping tabs on 27-yr-old, Moyes keen on a reunion this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley joined Aston Villa on loan at the start of the season and the 27-year-old managed to hit the ground running.
Barkley was outstanding for Dean Smith’s side in the opening weeks of the season but his form has fizzled out since then.
The former Everton midfielder is struggling to hold down a regular starting berth at the West Midlands club now and Villa have decided not to make his move permanent at the end of the season.
Barkley has not started in five of Villa’s last six games.
According to Teamtalk, West Ham United have now registered an interest in the 27-year-old playmaker and David Moyes is keen on a reunion.
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It was Moyes who gave Barkley his debut for Everton back in 2011 and he clearly rates the midfielder highly.
It remains to be seen whether Moyes can help the 27-year-old recapture his confidence and sharpness next season. Moyes has had a positive impact on Jesse Lingard’s form since the 28-year-old moved to West Ham on loan and he could resurrect Barkley’s career as well.
The likes of Manuel Lanzini have been linked with a move away from the London club at the end of this season and Barkley could prove to be a useful option for the Hammers for a reasonable price.
Barkley is unlikely to have a future at Chelsea and therefore the Blues are likely to cash in on him this summer.
It will be interesting to see if the London club can finalise an agreement with Chelsea in the coming weeks.
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