Ross Barkley is reportedly growing frustrated with the way his Chelsea career has panned out.

The midfielder has made just two league starts since joining the club from Everton in a deal worth £15m in January.

According to The Sun, Barkley is becoming increasingly disheartened about the lack of game time he has received since returning to match fitness.

The 24-year-old, whose time at Stamford Bridge has been impacted by a hamstring problem, was hoping to reclaim a place in the England setup in time for the World Cup finals.

Meanwhile, reports continue to link Chelsea manager Antonio Conte with the Stamford Bridge exit and cite former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri as the favourite to replace him.