Season › 2013-14 › News No change in Barry situation for Martinez Lyndon Lloyd , 11 February, 0comments | Jump to most recent Forced to answer more questions about Gareth Barry's future in the wake of media speculation linking the midfielder with Arsenal, Roberto Martinez has reiterated that no discussions will be held until the summer. Barry's contract at Manchester City expires at the end of the season when he will become a free agent and there have been rumours in the press that Arsenal, who were apparently interested in his services last year, are ready to offer him a deal at the Emirates Stadium. Everton are believed to have tried to sign him permanently last month but could not force a deal through but Martinez is relaxed about the situation, insisting that the situation will be addressed at the end of his current loan term. "There's nothing to look into with that situation [starting negotiations]," the Spaniard said. "That was our agreement. In the summer, we'll sit down and there'll be a question of what's best for Gareth, and nothing else. "[Gareth]'s in a position where he can choose where his football happiness is going to be. "In the summer, he was available for other clubs and he decided to come to Everton. The agreement there is to make sure that Gareth can fulfil his potential, that he can have an important role, that he can enjoy his football, that he can be tested in different ways. We have achieved all of those. "The most important aspect is to finish the season fully concentrating on trying to win as many games as we can to get the rewards of the good season that he's had. For me, it doesn't change anything. I trust him implicitly. I enjoy working with him. He's worked on doing exactly what we set out to do in the summer." Martinez is clearly keen to keep the England international, though, as he believes Barry still has plenty to offer. "I still think that he's the best English player in that position, and I'm just glad that at Everton, he's been able to show that, at a time when it could have a massive effect for him internationally. "It's one of those situations where I'm glad that there's that sort of talk, because it means Gareth has been performing really, really well and there will be other options for him. That's something I've always been aware of. So I'm happy with the way it's worked out. But I feel the best for Gareth and Everton is still to come." Quotes sourced from ESPN.co.uk About these ads © ToffeeWeb