Barcelona academy wonderkid emerges as a target for Aston Villa and Everton – report

Barcelona academy wonderkid emerges as a target for Aston Villa and Everton – report According to Mundo Deportivo , Aston Villa and Everton have set their sights on Barcelona academy gem Ebrima Tunkara. The 16-year-old La Masia jewel is considered one of the most exciting talents coming through the ranks at the club, and his potential has alerted several clubs in the Premier League, including Aston Villa and Everton. Tunkara wanted in England Indeed, as per the report, English intermediaries who visit the Ciutat Esportiva regularly have provided very positive reports on Tunkara, sparking interest from multiple clubs. As things stand, Aston Villa and Everton are considered as the teams to show the strongest interest in the La Masia attacking midfielder. Attracting interest in England. (Picture credit: Instagram/@ebrimatunkara10) The Villans even got a close look at the 16-year-old attacking midfielder earlier this week in the UEFA Youth League as Tunkara scored in a 3-3 draw for the Juvenil A side against the English club. In fact, it is claimed that there have even been attempts made to convince the teenager to leave Barça and continue his development in England. Tunkara not going anywhere However, as per the report, Barcelona are not at all worried about the interest from the Premier League in Tunkara. The Catalans continue to view the teenager as an integral part of their long-term plans and recently renewed his contract until 2029. The player, for his part, has shown no indication of wanting to leave either. Not going anywhere. (Picture credit: Instagram/@ebrimatunkara10) Born in Gambia, Tunkara has been part of Barcelona’s youth system since the 2018/19 season and is rated as one of the crown jewels of the academy. Aged just 15, he made his debut for Barça Atletic in February earlier this year and has since grown into an important player for Juliano Belletti’s side. Tunkara’s potential earned him an opportunity to do the pre-season with the first team under Hansi Flick this past summer, and he made the most of his chances. In recent weeks, following the injury to Dani Olmo, he has also been training regularly with the senior squad. As such, he very much remains in the dynamics of the Barcelona first team under Flick and an exit is completely ruled out.