Barkley tipped for Manchester United move by Osman
Ross Barkley would be a natural fit under Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, according to Leon Osman.
United have been linked with moves for just about everyone this summer, and although Barkley has not been mentioned as a recent target, rumours have been abound over a possible move for the past three years.
Barkley’s future at Everton remain uncertain, with the midfielder having been offered a new contract by the Toffees.
He is yet to sign the deal however, and manager Ronald Koeman is quickly losing patience.
Tottenham are rumoured to be monitoring the situation, but former teammate Osman reckons he would suit Old Trafford better.
“In football these days players have so much power. I just think Ronald Koeman is completely against that,” Osman told talkSPORT.
“Ronald Koeman is a man who wants control of everything that goes on at the football club. If it looks like Ross isn’t signing his contract, he is going to demand that things are sorted and will try to get as much money as he can.”
“He has had a decent season for Everton, has scored some great goals and has showed what he is capable of.
“If a team feels he can do a job for them, they will get him at a snip.
“There has been a lot of talk about Tottenham and him going down there. They have got a fantastic team, but would he be the first name on the team sheet? I don’t know.
“I think someone like Man United might want him. Jose Mourinho likes his physical players, he likes everyone in his team to be powerful and big, and Ross Barkley certainly fits that bill.”