Gareth Barry open to permanent deal with Everton

On loan Everton midfielder Gareth Barry has admitted that he would be happy to extend his stay with Everton beyond the end of the current season.

The 32-year-old veteran joined the Toffees on a season-long loan from Manchester City on transfer deadline day after falling behind the pecking order at the Etihad.


Sky Sports reports that Barry has admitted that he has found it easier to settle at the Merseyside and he would welcome a permanent switch to the club next season.


“It’s only the second transfer in my career. Certainly at City it took me a lot longer to feel part of the team and part of the club but here it has felt that bit different,” Barry told.


“Everybody has welcomed me in and the manager has suited my style, so I think that played a big part in me fitting straight in. Obviously positive results help as well. “It’s been a mixture of things but I’ve felt part of Everton straight away.”