Everton and former Chelsea midfield player Ineos is linked to Manchester United in an unexpected move.

Everton and former Chelsea midfield player Ineos is linked to Manchester United in an unexpected move.

According to recent reports, Manchester United are contemplating a move for Luton Town midfielder Ross Barkley during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Barkley, who had previously faced skepticism about his career trajectory, joined Luton

Town last August on a free transfer after a season with Nice, another club owned by Manchester United minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

The 30-year-old midfielder had a decent season in France but returned to the

Premier League with Luton Town. Prior to his stint at Luton, Barkley struggled to make an impact

during a loan spell at Aston Villa from Chelsea, where his career had stagnated

after an initial promising spell at Everton.

Limited appearances over five seasons at Chelsea led to a decline in Barkley’s

reputation before he left the club two years ago.

However, Luton Town took a gamble on Barkley, which has paid off handsomely.

Despite being in the latter stages of his career, the 33-times capped England international

has shown glimpses of his former self, sparking discussions about a potential recall to the national team.

Under the management of Rob Edwards, Barkley has been deployed in a

deeper midfield role, allowing him more time on the ball to influence the game.

This position is reminiscent of how Christian Eriksen has been utilized under Erik ten Hag.

A report from The Sun has now suggested that Manchester United are considering

making a move for Barkley at the end of the season.

Barkley’s one-year deal with Luton Town last summer makes him an attractive prospect for potential signings, particularly in terms of Financial Fair Play (FFP) and Premier League Salary Restrictions (PSR).