Everton: 3 players Carlo Ancelotti must target in Barcelona firesale

Everton can eye players from Barcelona as the Catalans prepare for a squad clearance.

FC Barcelona are on the verge of a complete squad overhaul and there are very few players who are untouchable or untransferrable. President Jose Maria Bartomeu has left seven players and are open to selling the rest of the players. It is safe to say a firesale is on the cards and Everton should try to get their hands on some of these players.

The likes of Sergi Roberto, Ivan Rakitic, Arturo Vidal, Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez and many others have been put up for sale. The newly appointed manager Ronald Koeman will also have a say and there’s a high chance he may be open to discarding some players.

Everton has been trying too hard to get their desired players like Gabriel Magalhaes to Goodison Park but competition from other teams is making it impossible to close in on the deal. Things need to change soon at Everton if the club is to stand a decent chance for a fight for European places next season.

Certain Barcelona have quality and can fit well into the side. After all, Everton and Barcelona have shared a fruitful transfer relationship over the years. From Gerard Deulofeu to Lucas Digne to Andre Gomes, some players have been effective while for some I just feel they never came to Merseyside (uhm…uhm…Yerry Mina).

Everton need to strengthen certain areas in midfield and defence and Barcelona have players that can be used well, so here are 3 players Everton must try getting hold of in the Barcelona firesale.