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Five alternatives to Nathaniel Chalobah for Southampton to consider

By Luke Dennis

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Nathaniel Chalobah of Chelsea looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge on January 28, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Nathaniel Chalobah of Chelsea looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge on January 28, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 21: Ross Barkley of Everton and Hector Bellerin of Arsenal clash during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on May 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 21: Ross Barkley of Everton and Hector Bellerin of Arsenal clash during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on May 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) /

Ross Barkley

Plenty of reports this summer confirm that Ross Barkley is looking for a way out of Everton, and with the Toffees looking increasingly likely to sign Gylfi Sigurdsson, there doesn’t appear to be much room for him on Merseyside.

Barkley is only 23, but has been a first team regular for Everton for several years now. His experience is frightening for someone at that age.

It is of paramount importance to Barkley that he plays regularly this season, as he is desperate to break into England’s world cup squad. Southampton can offer this.

The only problem is the midfielder’s price, as stories suggest Ronald Koeman wants around £50 million.

Tottenham have been linked with the Englishman, but Barkley is said to be willing to move slightly further down the table for the chance of more game time.