Coventry, newly promoted and managed by Barkley's former Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard, have been negotiating for the 32-year-old, but Coventry Live reported on July 18th that their terms have not been accepted. Fulham are also involved and can offer the higher wage. Barkley had been told he could leave, though Read Aston Villa reported on July 19th that Villa are now weighing keeping him: with the Moriba valuation gap unresolved, he would provide experienced midfield cover without another fee.
Primary source: Coventry Live / Read Aston Villa · last corroborated July 19th.
| Date | What changed | |
|---|---|---|
| July 19th | Tracked | Rumor opened on the board at 37% (talks) — source: Coventry Live / Read Aston Villa. Coventry, newly promoted and managed by Barkley's former Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard, have been negotiating for the 32-year-old, but Coventry Live reported on July 18th that their terms have not been accepted. Fulham are also involved and can offer the higher wage. Barkley had been told he could leave, though Read Aston Villa reported on July 19th that Villa are now weighing keeping him: with the Moriba valuation gap unresolved, he would provide experienced midfield cover without another fee. |
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