Ross tries to cash in

closer to £15m. A compromise is expected over the fee, but Barkley will also have to lower his financial demands to avoid pricing himself out of a move from Goodison Park.

Spurs have been on the look-out for alternatives, including Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Christian Pulisic, 18.

But the American midfielder’s salary has also put him out of the Londoners’ price range.

Kieran Trippier has boosted Spurs following fellow right-back Kyle Walker’s exit to Manchester City last week by signing a new five-year deal.