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title: "Agent of World Cup star addresses Everton links as interest mounts"
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published: "2018-07-06T09:39:00Z"
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# Agent of World Cup star addresses Everton links as interest mounts

Everton target Yerry Mina is looking to stay at Barcelona this summer, according to the player’s agent.

As per a report from the [Liverpool Echo](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/yerry-minas-agent-speaks-out-14872914), Jair Mina, the player’s uncle and agent who was speaking to a Spanish radio station played down suggestions he could be on the move this summer.

> I’m not aware of any bids. The player has a contract with Barcelona and wants to stay at Barcelona. We’re going to see what the situation is with the club, but we don’t have any information.
>
> He moved in January to succeed at a big club and Barca are a big club. He is convinced he will get the chance to do big things and our idea is that he stays where he is.

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After struggling at the Nou Camp last season and impressing at the World Cup, there are a host of clubs keen to snap up the Colombian defender.

Everton have been heavily linked with a move for Mina, with some reports suggesting the Toffees have made a bid to sign the player on loan.

Chelsea and Liverpool have also been tentatively linked with a move for the Colombian.

There have been suggestions that Barcelona could be forced into moving the player on this summer in order to fit non-Eu regulations in their squad.