English Premier League watches the Masia jewel, Ebrima Tunkara

The Premier League has set its sights on Ebrima Tunkara, the young Masia prospect who already trained with Pedri in Barça's first team and debuted with Barça Atlètic at fifteen, and has worked with the first team coached by Hansi Flick.

Premier League Interest and English Contacts

According to journalist Pere Punti Sans, the usual English intermediaries at the Ciutat Esportiva are delivering positive reports on the Barcelona offensive midfielder. Aston Villa and Everton are among the clubs most interested and are already trying to convince the player to make the professional leap. Some information published this week says that moves have been started to persuade Tunkana to leave La Masia and continue his development in England, although the player's surroundings have not confirmed the winger position. British media such as BritBall and local publications specialized in the transfer market also talk about this possibility.

Player's Career and Outlook

Ebrima Tunkara, born in Gambia, was trained in Barça's grassroots football from the 2018‑2019 season. He is a left‑footed offensive midfielder, endowed with physical power, great dribbling ability, ease in beating opponents and the tools to create chances.

He debuted with Barça Atlètic in February 2026, when he was only fifteen, and in March he was already in the starting lineup for the first time under Juliano Belletti. His rapid growth has allowed him to enter the first team's dynamics.

During the 2026 pre‑season he worked with Hansi Flick's players and took part in several friendlies, showing the coaching staff's attention to his development. Moreover, he has had regular presence in the Barça first team's training sessions.

Tunkara has also established himself in the Spanish national youth teams, standing out in the Under‑17s.

On November 3, Barça and Aston Villa faced each other in the UEFA Youth League at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, a match that ended in a three‑goal draw. Tunkara opened the scoring in the ninth minute, capitalising on the goalkeeper's rebound after a header. That performance against the same opponent now appears linked to his future.

The midfielder has a contract with Barça until 2029, following the renewal made in 2026. Therefore, the Barcelona club has contractual leeway to defend the continuity of one of its future projects.