Sources: Sheffield United's chances of signing Ross Barkley revealed

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(Credit: Imago) Sources: Sheffield United’s chances of signing Ross Barkley this summer revealed Tue 3 March 2026 9:28, UK Sheffield United are increasingly unlikely to be able to make a move for Aston Villa midfielder Ross Barkley this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The Blades would not be able to afford a deal for the 32-year-old if they remain in the Championship next season, with his wages far too high for clubs outside the Premier League to afford. Credit: Getty 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom.

VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUBUnai Emery to block Ross Barkley sale this summerMany supporters thought that Barkley was out of contract at Villa Park at the end of the season, with the club holding the option to extend that deal by a further year. Barkley has featured 11 times from the bench in the Premier League, but is still waiting for his first start of the season in league action.

Aston Villa to sanction next step for loan sensationFootball Insider revealed on Monday that Championship clubs are queueing up to try and sign Aston Villa sensation Tommi O’Reilly this summer.The 22-year-old winger has excelled during his loan spell with League Two outfit Crewe Alexandra this season, and he is now being chased by a whole host of League One and Championship sides who are willing to provide the next stage of his development. Villa must now decide which level they believe he is capable of playing at for next season, but it has already become clear that they will have no shortage of options available to them.