Chelsea midfielder wanted by Leeds United in January- Good move for all parties involved?

Burnley
and
Newcastle
United
reportedly
already
have
shown
interest
in
his
service
and
as
per
the
latest
rumours,
Leeds
United
too
have
joined
them
in
the
race.
Leeds
are
not
looking
to
spend
considerably
in
January
but
could
explore
loan
deals.
Barkley
who
could
be
available
for
a
loan
offer
hence
has
been
reportedly
been
included
in
Leeds’ wishlist.

Barkley’s
struggle
so
far

The
former
Everton
midfielder
has
had
a
difficult
time
at
Stamford
Bridge
since
his
move
in
2018.
He
has
struggled
to
get
regular
minutes
at
the
club
and
yet
to
live
up
to
his
full
potential.
Last
season,
he
spent
on
loan
at
Aston
Villa
but
returned
to
Stamford
Bridge
in
the
summer
after
failing
to
make
an
impression.

A
loan
or
permanent
deal
could
not
be
managed
in
the
summer
for
him
and
as
a
result,
he
has
been
introduced
in
Tuchel’s
plan.
However,
he
has
mostly
been
a
backup
option
of
the
side
and
has
only
played
126
minutes
of
Premier
League
football.
The
27-year-old
is
reportedly
looking
to
avail
more
regular
minutes
now
and
looking
at
the
January
transfer
window
to
get
a
solution.

Transfer
fee

The
Englishman’s
current
contract
with
Chelsea
runs
through
2023.
Chelsea
are
reportedly
willing
to
let
him
leave
for
a
fee
of
around
£14
million.
However,
a
loan
move
in
January
is
also
feasible
depending
on
the
interested
club’s
offer.

A
good
option
for
Leeds?

Bielsa
is
reportedly
happy
with
the
balances
of
the
squad
however
Leeds
recognise
they
may
need
some
fresh
legs
to
escape
from
the
current
situation.
Leeds’ current
position
points
that
they
could
be
in
a
relegation
battle.
In
that
aspect,
Barkley’s
inclusion
could
be
a
welcome
move.
It
could
be
a
good
deal
for
the
27-year-old
also
personally.
He
could
avail
more
playing
time
at
Ellan
Road
while
Bielsa’s
tactical
acumen
could
help
him
in
his
further
development.