Everton midfielder arrives on loan
leedsunited.com 11/1/13
England U21 makes loan move...
Leeds United have completed the loan signing of Everton's Ross Barkley for an initial period until February 12.
The 19-year-old midfielder has already tasted Championship action this season while on loan at fellow Yorkshire side Sheffield Wednesday. Before linking back up with his parent club in mid-November Ross made 13 appearances for the Owls, scoring four goals.
Ross, who has made his way through the Everton Academy, put pen to paper on his first professional contract at the age of 17. He has since extended that deal and he is currently contracted to Everton until 2016.
Midfielder Barkley has represented England at Under-16, 17 and 19 levels and is a current England Under 21 international.
The 19-year-old played a key role for England in last summer's Under-19 European Championships in Estonia. England reached the semi-final stage of the tournament, losing out to Greece who eventually lost in the final to Spain.
United Manager Neil Warnock spoke of his delight at signing one of England's young talents on loan.
"I'm absolutely delighted to get Ross and I'd like to welcome him to the club," said Neil. "He had four other clubs after him so I'm delighted he's come to us."
"I've wanted to sign him for a long time now, I remember watching him when he played for Everton against QPR in the Premier League.
"He's got a great attitude and I have no doubt that he will end up a top player.
"The deal works well for both parties as he will gain experience here and he is a great addition to our squad."
England U21 makes loan move...
Leeds United have completed the loan signing of Everton's Ross Barkley for an initial period until February 12.
The 19-year-old midfielder has already tasted Championship action this season while on loan at fellow Yorkshire side Sheffield Wednesday. Before linking back up with his parent club in mid-November Ross made 13 appearances for the Owls, scoring four goals.
Ross, who has made his way through the Everton Academy, put pen to paper on his first professional contract at the age of 17. He has since extended that deal and he is currently contracted to Everton until 2016.
Midfielder Barkley has represented England at Under-16, 17 and 19 levels and is a current England Under 21 international.
The 19-year-old played a key role for England in last summer's Under-19 European Championships in Estonia. England reached the semi-final stage of the tournament, losing out to Greece who eventually lost in the final to Spain.
United Manager Neil Warnock spoke of his delight at signing one of England's young talents on loan.
"I'm absolutely delighted to get Ross and I'd like to welcome him to the club," said Neil. "He had four other clubs after him so I'm delighted he's come to us."
"I've wanted to sign him for a long time now, I remember watching him when he played for Everton against QPR in the Premier League.
"He's got a great attitude and I have no doubt that he will end up a top player.
"The deal works well for both parties as he will gain experience here and he is a great addition to our squad."