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Ross Barkley set for return to Chelsea, with Aston Villa boss Dean Smith admitting they 'haven't discussed' a permanent move for loanee who has dropped to the bench after his fast start

Daily Mail | April 23, 2021

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Dean Smith has revealed that Aston Villa are unlikely to sign Ross Barkley on a permanent basis this summer.

Barkley joined Villa on a season-long loan from Chelsea in September and is set to return to Stamford Bridge at the conclusion of the campaign.

Villa manager Smith was asked whether talks have taken place about keeping the 27-year-old.

Aston Villa are unlikely to sign midfielder Ross Barkley permanently
Villa manager Dean Smith suggested that Barkley will return to Chelsea after his loan spell

As reported by The Mirror, Smith said: 'No, Ross Barkley came in on loan at the start of the season.

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