Everton forward is set to re-sign with Barcelona.
Everton forward Gerard Deulofeu is heading back to Barcelona but he isn’t too happy about it, report Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.
Barcelona have until Friday to invoke his buy back clause, and see his return as a shrewd investment.
Gerard Deulofeu celebrates
Deulofeu still has ambitions of making Spain’s World Cup squad and he knows a season on the bench will kill his prospects.
Despite his lack of willingness to return, the transfer is set to go through anyway, and Barcelona are aware of his stance.
Everton’s Gerard Deulofeu in action
New boss Ernesto Valverde is happy for him to leave after they re-sign, and Deulofeu’s agent has already fielded calls about a potential loan.
The most likely scenario at this stage is that he plays his football with Roma next season, with the Serie A side making a strong enquiry.
Roma sporting director Monchi played a key role in bringing Deulofeu to Sevilla on loan earlier in his career.
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