Former Everton captain Alan Stubbs expects Ross Barkley to leave in January.

Barkley nearly joined Chelsea in the summer but the Everton star had a change of heart at the last minute and opted to stay at Goodison Park.

Tottenham have also been credited with interest in the attacking midfielder.

“I saw that Tottenham wanted him over the summer and I can see why they like him but I can't see Ross displacing Dele Alli," Stubbs told the Daily Star.

“Ross' next move is one that will be crucial to his career and his development.

“You look at Arsenal, could he replace Ozil, Ramsey, Sanchez? Is he going to play ahead of them? Probably not.

“It's a difficult one for Barkley. I'd love to see him stay. Ross is someone that Everton needs. He has a lot to offer.

“Do I think he'll stay? Probably not, it's looking like we'll lose him, whether that's in January or he runs his contract out until the end of the season."