Young players with exceptional skills to learn have always been in demand, in fact, whenever any such player comes into the news, several big sides often try to knot him for a long term. This is also a good approach for the player himself as this way he gets the opportunity to improve himself as a player and as a competitor to rule the field anywhere in the world. Everton’s 21-year-old midfielder Ross Barkley is one such player who got into the news for an apparent interest by the league giant Manchester City last month but nothing could materialize on paper and he continued playing for the The Dogs of War despite several hints from the Manchester side that they can grow him better than anyone else. Behind the close doors, many were thinking something materialist would be in discussion but now Everton boss Roberto Martinez has denied off any offer from The Red Devils for one of the brightest talents England could ever have. Many also doubt the sixty million pounds price tag which looks way too more than any young player of his class, while Martinez is not ready to accept they have put an unrealistic amount for the centre back.
Martinez clearly said No, when media personnel repeatedly asked him to clarify if City agents are in his contact for a possible deal, he said, “No, no, no. We have a great relationship with City. We signed Gareth Barry on loan from them and the relationship has always been good but there has never been an approach about Ross. Never. Honestly, City are not trying to do that. Maybe if you are a selling club they could try that, but we are not a selling club.
“I think every game we play there is a link with one of our players. When we went to Wolfsburg it was Romelu Lukaku and when you go to another ground it is Kevin Mirallas. Ross doesn’t care. He could play in the most intense game of football with the most intense atmosphere and the biggest meaning and all he sees is an enjoyment. That is the big attribute he has.”
Explaining why they are not winning despite having such a big star in the side, he added “I think he has improved massively. It is unfair to look at Ross’s performances and blame our results on that. Ross is developing all the time. His pass to Seamus Coleman against Spurs shows the ability he is bringing into his game and he showed incredible power the other night against Hull. I am very pleased with his performances. I don’t think he is performing badly at all.”