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Everton manager Ronald Koeman not confident Ross Barkley will stay

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Paul Mariner compares the Ross Barkley of last season with his performances this season and explains how he can return to form.

Everton manager Ronald Koeman has said he is not confident that Ross Barkley will stay but is "not worried" about the situation.

Koeman said Everton were looking for players who operate in Barkley's position irrespective of whether or not the 23-year-old midfielder signs a new deal, with his current contract expiring in summer 2018.

The board have been working to try to get Barkley re-signed, and the England international was told by Koeman last week that he had until the end of the season to make a decision on his future.