Ross Barkley is due to have a medical at Chelsea on Friday ahead of a proposed £15m (€16.8m) transfer from Everton. Chelsea renewed their approach to Everton after seeing a deadline day move for the 24-year-old collapse in the summer. Antonio Conte explained on Friday why he wants to bring Barkley to Chelsea. “We are talking about an English player, a young player,” the manager said. But I repeat: for news, the club will inform you.”Conte cautioned against expecting Barkley to make an immediate impact.

Source: The Irish Times January 05, 2018 10:41 UTC