Everton full back Leighton Baines has recently become a surprise target for Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona. The 27 Year old who has made 6 Appearances for England is interested in moving on to a bigger club.

Baines is a very attack minded full back who would suit Barcelona’s style of football, he is also deadly from set pieces and a consistent penalty taker for the Toffees.

Barcelona’s current left back, Eric Abidal, is 32 and even though he just signed a new contract, is ageing fast and with Barcelona looking to recruit players for the future Baines would be a perfect signing. In the absence of Abidal last season though, who had a liver tumor, Maxwell played at fullback but the Brazilian departed last week to French giants PSG for €4 million which is about £3.5 million.

The Spanish giants who recently beat arch rivals Real Madrid over a two leg Copa del Rey quarter final, are looking to strengthen their squad so that they can defend their La Liga title. They sit 5 points behind Madrid and are looking to bolster their defensive options.

Everton would be looking for in the region of £13-17M for the flying full back. If Baines was to depart to the Nou Camp then the Toffees would be looking to sign Crystal Palace youngster Nathaniel Clyne as a back up.