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Ronald Koeman wants a sensational swap deal involving Ross Barkley and Moussa Sissoko.

The Everton boss has run out of patience with his enigmatic star and is ready to call time on his career at Goodison Park.

And the Dutchman hopes to engineer a switch with Spurs flop Sissoko, who has failed to settle at White Hart Lane.

Koeman made a late bid in the summer for the French international but was beaten to the punch by Tottenham who swooped to land the midfielder in a club record £30million deal from Newcastle United.

He remains keen on Sissoko and wants to add power to an engine-room that will be beefed up significantly in the next few weeks.

And Sunday People Sport can confirm that the Toffees have won the race to sign Morgan Schneiderlin from Manchester United, beating West Brom to the signature of the France international.

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As revealed last week, the Merseysiders are also waiting on an offer for Werder Bremen’s Thomas Delaney.

And, along with securing Gareth Barry to a new deal, they are now keen to add Sissoko to the ranks, leaving James McCarthy free to secure a future for himself elsewhere.

The move will give Koeman the kind of drive he is looking for – after he finally admited that Barkley is unlikely to fulfill his own requirements.

Koeman has already warned the England international that he ‘needs to perform’ and his dreadful challenge on Jordan Henderson during the Merseyside derby has only strengthened that view.

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Spurs have been monitoring Barkley for some time and, given their work-load during the second half of the campaign with their Europa League commitments, need alternatives – particularly up front.

Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen have been used behind Harry Kane but a free role for Barkley could work for boss Mauricio Pochettino.

Although swap deals are increasingly difficult because of the complicated nature of the contracts, a move would suit both players and clubs.

Sissoko’s value was £30m just a few months ago – and with Everton receiving that money back by off-loading Barkley – the move can easily be justified to both sets of supporters.