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title: "Fans react on social media as Newcastle are linked with Ross Barkley"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2021/11/10/fans-react-on-social-media-as-newcastle-are-linked-with-ross-barkley/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Crippy Cooke"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2021-11-10T13:23:41Z"
modified: "2021-11-10T13:23:43Z"
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# Fans react on social media as Newcastle are linked with Ross Barkley

Newcastle United are now the [richest club](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/12428222/newcastle-takeover-how-and-why-newcastle-are-on-the-verge-of-becoming-one-of-the-worlds-richest-football-clubs) in Europe following their [takeover](https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/pif-pcp-capital-partners-and-rb-sports-media-acquire-newcastle-united-football-club/) by Public Investment Fund (PIF), PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media, so a big January spend is expected so they can haul themselves from the relegation zone.

The Magpies are likely to strengthen every area of the squad eventually, but [TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/chelsea/exclusive-leeds-newcastle-alert-ross-barkley-january-decision) say they’re focusing on the midfield and want to add some creativity to the engine room. Chelsea’s Ross Barkley is reportedly a target, but Newcastle will have competition from Leeds United for his signature.

Fans on [social media](https://twitter.com/search?q=barkley%20newcastle&src=typed_query&f=live) are open to him coming to St James’ Park, so a transfer would likely be well received.

https://twitter.com/ScoutNUFC/status/1457807625568112642?s=20

https://twitter.com/surennnn11/status/1458377372101611527?s=20

> Newcastle should go for Mahrez, Jesse Lingard, Martial, Ross Barkley for a start. All average players that can propel them to Europe. [https://t.co/Wa6fl2bZxp](https://t.co/Wa6fl2bZxp)
>
> — Dolapo (@dollings\_) [November 10, 2021](https://twitter.com/dollings_/status/1458423419003973632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Barkley’s future at Stamford Bridge is uncertain as he’s not commanding a regular starting place under Thomas Tuchel and needs first-team football to stand a chance of making England’s squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.

The 27-year-old has made [8/18 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ross-barkley/leistungsdaten/spieler/131978) in all competitions this season, amassing 238/1620 minutes of football, so he might be better off leaving when the winter transfer window opens. Barkley has a lot to prove to get himself back in the England squad, so that could be good news for Newcastle.

***[In other news, Fabian Schar posts picture on IG as he gears up for international duty](https://readnewcastle.com/2021/11/10/fabian-schar-posts-picture-on-ig-as-he-gears-up-for-international-duty/)***