Maresca unsure on Barnes stay

Alexander Boyes
Published on 03 Jul 2023 at 15:17
Updated on 03 Jul 2023 at 15:23

New Leiceser manager Enzo Maresca seems unsure at this stage if he will be able to convince Harvey Barnes to stay at the club this summer.

Barnes has long been linked away with a move following the Foxes relegation from the Premier League at the end of the season, though unlike James Maddison, has yet to see a move materialise just yet.

It would be somewhat of a coup if Maresca can convince Barnes to stay in the Championship, with the English winger currently odds on at 8/111.73 to join West Ham.

Maresca didn't exactly confirm it was his full intention to keep Barnes, saying "the market is open" when asked about his stance.

Newcastle have too held a long interest in Barnes, with the Magpies now 5/16.00 second favourites for his services. Aston Villa are too 5/16.00, whilst it is 9/110.00 for Barnes to join Maddison at Spurs before the end of the transfer window.

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