BREAKING: Ronald Koeman Confirms Ross Barkley Is Set To Leave Everton

While Everton have heavily reinforced their side in the summer window, the club have notably sold last seasons top scorer Romelu Lukaku, and it now appears Ross Barkley is also set to leave Goodison Park.

Lukaku left Everton to join Manchester United in a £75 million transfer, and Ronald Koeman has confirmed that Barkley is now seeking a move away from the club.

The Everton boss detailed the exchange with the midfielder by revealing that the club offered him a new contract which was ultimately rejected.

"His situation is not too difficult, we made a good offer of a contract," Koeman said in a press conference.

_{Barkley is set to leave the club after graduating from the youth ranks. Image: PA}

"He declined and told me that he is looking for a new challenge. It is not Everton future any more, it is his decision but the board say there is no offer on the table for Ross," he added.

Here's how Twitter reacted to the latest development in the Barkley transfer saga:

Barkley has been attracting plenty of attention since his future was put up in the air. Manchester United and Spurs continue to monitor his situation.

As well as the Champions League represented clubs, Leicester City and Crystal Palace are also reportedly eyeing up the England international.

Will any club table an official bid? Watch this space.

Topics: Ross Barkley, Everton

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