Earlier this week, The Telegraph reported that Arsenal are monitoring Everton midfielder Ross Barkley ahead of a summer transfer window that could see monumental change in north London.

Often accused of inconsistency, the England international has enjoyed a fine last few months in the Premier League, amassing one goal and five assists in his last nine Premier League appearances for Everton to earn a place in Gareth Southgate’s latest squad and raise suggestions that he may be on the cusp of realising his full potential.

But safe to say, Gunners supporters aren’t exactly excited about the news – and particularly the insinuation that Barkley could go on to replace Mesut Ozil at the tip of Arsenal’s midfield, with the German World Cup winner’s contract due to expire at the end of the season.

In fact, the response on Twitter has been almost overwhelmingly negative. Football FanCast’s Tom Skinner takes a look at some of the funniest tweets…