Everton manager Ronald Koeman intends to keep Gareth Barry at the club this summer, according toÂDaily Mail journalist Dominic King.

What’s the word?

Doubts have been raised over the midfielder’s future at Goodison Park due to competition for places.

The Mail reporter claims that West Bromwich Albion have expressed an interest in the 36-year-old, but Everton will not sanction a move.

Despite being on the wrong side of 30, Barry made 34 appearances for the Toffees in all competitions, and 23 of those were Premier League starts.

The midfielder, who has been at the Merseyside club for three years, also contributed with two goals and one assist as Everton finished seventh in the top flight.

Is Barry still good enough?

The former England international showed last season that he can still make a contribution on the pitch.

He was a key part of the team and is capable of keeping a first-team place, but it will be much harder given the level of competition.

Even if he ends up having a bit-part role at Goodison Park this season, he can still make an impact off the pitch in the dressing room.

Six new players have so far been added to the squad for the upcoming campaign, so having someone of Barry’s experience within the setup will help the new faces settle.

In addition, with the Toffees in four competitions this season, Koeman is going to need all the strength in depth that he can get.