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title: "Chelsea make £25m bid for Barkley"
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published: "2017-08-29T19:20:45Z"
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# Chelsea make £25m bid for Barkley

Chelsea have reportedly made the first move in the race to sign Ross Barkley from Everton.

According to a report from the [Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/08/29/chelsea-make-25-million-ross-barkley-bid-frantic-week-gathers/) this evening, the Blues have lodged an offer worth £25 million as they look to lure the England international away from Goodison Park.

Barkley is keen to leave Everton and has just under a year remaining on his current deal. Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have been linked with the midfielder, but Chelsea’s interest appears to be the most concrete.

![Alex Livesey/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/682405518.jpg)

Everton are aware that they will need to reach a compromise with other clubs over their valuation of Barkley, and it remains to be seen whether £25m will be enough to land the creative Toffees star.

The 23-year-old is set to be ruled out for a couple more months yet, though. He is currently suffering with a hamstring injury, and will not be instantly available for selection if he does complete a move to Chelsea.