Everton manager keen on Gareth Barry stay

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.


"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."


Everton are currently placed fifth in the Premier League following a spell of 10 consecutive games without defeat.