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5 reasons Tottenham may NOT sign Ross Barkley in January

By Rucker Haringey

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Ross Barkley of Everton gets past N'Golo Kante of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park on April 30, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Ross Barkley of Everton gets past N'Golo Kante of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park on April 30, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 27: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on August 27, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 27: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on August 27, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

4. Another club may need him more

At the moment, there’s no certainty that Tottenham have a spot available for Barkley in their starting XI. That may change by January, but if it doesn’t, it’s very possible another club may need him more than Spurs.

That could easily equate to another Premier League club coming to Everton with a bigger financial offer than Tottenham. The Toffees certainly aren’t under any obligation to deal with Spurs favourably. They’ll happily accept the highest fee they are offered.

Imagine for a moment, if Mesut Ozil makes up his mind to leave Arsenal. That would leave the Gunners desperate for a player to come in and serve as their number ten. Adding an Englishman like Barkley could be the perfect replacement for the German midfielder.

Admittedly, that isn’t the world’s most likely scenario, but I only offer it as an example. Any number of clubs could desperately need an attacking midfielder when January arrives. Injury or loss of form could open up a perfect landing spot for Barkley. If that happens, Spurs could find themselves on losing end of a bidding war with a Premier League rival.

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