Everton has banned The Sun newspaper from Goodison Park after comments made about Ross Barkley by columnist Kelvin MacKenzie.

In a piece published on Friday, MacKenzie likened Everton midfielder Barkley, who has a Nigerian grandfather, to a gorilla.

His remarks came after a video emerged of Barkley being attacked in a Liverpool bar after Everton's 4-2 win over Leicester City on Monday (AEST).

MacKenzie also alleged that men on similar wages to Barkley in Liverpool were "drug dealers".

The Sun has since apologised and suspended MacKenzie, but that has not stopped Everton from taking action against the publication.

A statement from the club read: "Yesterday Everton Football Club informed The Sun newspaper it was banned from Goodison Park, the USM Finch Farm training ground and all areas of the club's operation.

"Whilst we will not dignify any journalist with a response to appalling and indefensible allegations, the newspaper has to know that any attack on this city, either against a much respected community or individual, is not acceptable."