Everton target Ebrima Tunkara in action for Barcelona youth
Everton target Ebrima Tunkara in action for Barcelona youth
The Toffees' attention will soon turn to the transfer window, with the focus being on strikers and left-backs to bolster their European push.
The Toffees may also look to bolster their youth ranks, and try to lure the La Masia gem to Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The 16-year-old's signature would be a real coup, as he has already trained with the first-team in Catalonia.
David Moyes' side have previously signed Lucas Digne, Andre Gomes, Gerard Deulofeu and Yerry Mina from the Spanish giants.
Whether the Blues could get Tunkara has now been revealed as Hansi Flick's side's verdict has been revealed.
How do Barcelona feel about Everton's interest in Ebrima Tunkara?
The Blaugrana do not want to lose one of the brightest talents in their academy, despite interest from the Premier League.
A report from Mundo Deportivo on Saturday claims that English intermediaries are regularly in attendance at Ciutat Esportiva, Barca's training ground.
It states that the Blues and Aston Villa are trying to convince Tunkara to turn professional with them and move to England.
đź‘€ La Premier League pone sus ojos en Ebrima Tunkara
đź“Ś Clubs como Aston Villa o Everton estarĂan siguiendo a una de las promesas de La Masia, pero en el Barça, que le renovĂł hasta 2029, no están preocupados
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— Mundo Deportivo (@mundodeportivo) November 7, 2026
It is understood that the young midfielder is under contract until 2029, and the five-time Champions League winners are not worried about his future.
Who is Barca youngster and Everton target Tunkara?
Tunkara is a 16-year-old attacking midfielder who was born in the Gambia and joined Barca's youth ranks in 2018-2019 season
He is left-footed and boasts dribbling skills, physical presence and the ability to leave defenders in his wake.
The Lamoi-born ace made his Barca Atletic, the reserve team, in February 2026, at the age of 15, in a 2-2 draw against CD Castellon B.
Tunkara trained with Flick's side in pre-season and has since spent time in and around the senior team.
He also has seven goals in 19 caps for Spain Under-17's, which is an impressive record.
Tunkara was on the bench for the senior side in the 6-1 La Liga win over Alaves on 31 October, but did not make his debut in that contest.
It looks like he will do so shortly, and that would surely end any speculation over a potential exit from the 29-time champions.