Newcastle United linked with Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley

Newcastle United are interested in signing Ross Barkley from Premier League rivals Chelsea in the January transfer window, according to 90min. It has been reported that Chelsea, who won the Champions League last season, are ready to offload the 27-year-old England international in the middle of the season.

Barkley is struggling for playing time at Chelsea at the moment, and it does not appear that the former Everton star has a long-term future at Stamford Bridge. has played just seven minutes in the Premier League, 16 minutes in the Champions League and 45 minutes in the Carabao Cup so far this season.

Newcastle have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Barkley. The Magpies were recently bought by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and are now a very wealthy club.