Ross Barkely to Celtic rumours take new Chelsea twist

Talk of Ross Barkley moving to Celtic has taken a fresh twist with a Chelsea source claiming a deal has been offered to the England international.

Wages were believed to be a sticking point over any potential move to Parkhead – initially believed to be on loan.

However prominent Chelsea source Simon Phillips, of the TalkChelsea podcast, has suggested Barkley has a permanent deal on the table from the cinch Premiership champions with other clubs in England also keen.