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Everton boss Roberto Martinez is hopeful of securing the services of England International Gareth Barry on a permanent deal beyond the expiry of his loan move from Manchester City.
The Toffees manager has stated that he would make a permanent move for the talented midfield star when his loan spell expires at the Merseyside at the end of the season.<br />
"Gareth has been vitally important in what we have achieved so far this season and I would like that to be the case for many, many years to come, but that is a conversation we are going to have in the summer," Martinez said. "The agreement was for the season and for Gareth to just enjoy his football and I don't want to change that. I don't think there is a real need. There is trust about what we agreed and all I want now is for Gareth to continue concentrating on his football for the second half of the season."<br />
Everton are currently placed fifth in the Premier League following a spell of 10 consecutive games without defeat.
Written by Sri Aswin
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