Premier League clubs eye Barcelona's Ebrima Tunkara

Aston Villa and Everton are among Premier League clubs monitoring Barcelona's 16-year-old academy prospect, with English intermediaries reportedly delivering positive reports.

Premier League clubs have turned their attention to Ebrima Tunkara, one of Barcelona's most promising academy talents. Aston Villa and Everton are said to be among the most interested sides, with English intermediaries regularly present at Barcelona's training facilities providing positive assessments of the 16-year-old offensive midfielder.

Tunkara, born in Gambia and part of Barcelona's academy since 2018–19, made his Barcelona B debut in February 2026 at just 15 years old and has since trained regularly with Hansi Flick's first team during preseason. The left-footed midfielder is known for his physical power, dribbling ability and chance creation. He has also featured for Spain's U-17 side.

Barcelona hold the upper hand contractually, with Tunkara tied to the club until 2029 following a renewal in 2026. While reports suggest English clubs are attempting to persuade the player to leave La Masia and continue his development in England, nothing has been confirmed by the player's representatives.