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Home » Report: English club eyeing permanent deal for on-loan Chelsea star

Report: English club eyeing permanent deal for on-loan Chelsea star

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Ross Barkley left Chelsea for Aston Villa on a loan deal last year.

Aston Villa interested in Ross Barkley permanent transfer

According to 90min.com, as relayed by Football.london, Aston Villa are intent on signing on-loan Chelsea star Ross Barkley on a permanent transfer after his impressive start to life at Villa Park.

The 26-year-old has been on the books at Chelsea since January 2018 having arrived from Everton. However, the midfielder was never quite able to establish himself as a regular in the first-team at the Bridge.

Ross Barkley has struggled for consistency at Chelsea
Ross Barkley struggled for consistency at Chelsea

And, following the arrivals of Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech in the summer, Barkley was pushed further down the pecking order.

The 26-year-old ended up sealing a loan move to Aston Villa late in the transfer window and has made quite the impression.

Before going off injured against Brighton & Hove Albion earlier today, the England international had managed to score two goals and create one for his teammate as well in six appearances. (h/t Transfermarkt)

Barkley has struck up an exciting partnership with fellow Englishman Jack Grealish, helping Aston Villa punch well above their weights this season. As a result, the Villans are keen on signing him on a permanent basis. (h/t Football.london)

Ross Barkley has done very well at Aston Villa
Ross Barkley has done very well at Aston Villa

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However, it is claimed that Chelsea boss Frank Lampard remains a fan of Barkley and has been in contact with him to praise over recent performances. (h/t Football.london)

At the same time, though, given the strength in depth in the midfield department, the Blues might consider a sale for the right transfer fee. (h/t Football.london)

It remains to be seen if Villa do make an attempt to make his transfer permanent. For now, they will be hoping that Barkley’s injury isn’t a serious one and he returns to action quickly.