ROSS BARKLEY has rejected the chance to join Chelsea… by changing his mind after the medical.
The wantaway Everton ace looked set to sign on the dotted line after Chelsea had agreed a £35million fee with the Toffees.
Barkley had already agreed personal terms to join the Stamford Bridge outfit.
But after arriving at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground, Barkley dramatically U-turned on his decision to sign for the Premier League champions, according to Everton owner Farhad Moshiri.
The 23-year-old will now stay at Ronald Koeman’s side and reconsider his next move during the January transfer window.
Barkley has battled with a hamstring injury all summer which has left potential suitors baulking at Everton’s initial £50m price-tag.
The wantaway Everton ace was looking for a new club this summer after telling Ronald Koeman he wanted a new challenge.
Antonio Conte’s side had been battling with Premier League rivals Tottenham for his signature.
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Ross Barkley leaving his Chelsea medical like: pic.twitter.com/QJGmdSj1Ou— Mike Sanz (@mikesanz19) August 31, 2017
Live footage of Ross Barkley leaving Stamford Bridge pic.twitter.com/amdYYLaoDF— FergieTime (@SSIIIIUUUU) August 31, 2017
Ross Barkley ➡️ Chelsea pic.twitter.com/LfiDZTph7Y— Football Fours (@Football_Fours) August 31, 2017