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‘Cracking player’, ‘Sign him up Marcel’: These fans seem desperate for 25 y/o midfielder rumours to come true

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Everton have experienced a significant decline in form over the past few months, losing four of their last five Premier League matches.

That has led many fans to call for reinforcements to be drafted in during the January transfer window and one particular rumour has caught the eye of a number of supporters on social media.

According to AS ArgentinaEverton are keen on bringing Colombia international Wilmar Barrios to Goodison Park – a transfer that could see the South American be brought in as a direct replacement for Idrissa Gueye, who is heavily linked with Paris Saint-Germain.

Capped 17 times by his national side, Barrios certainly has the physical attributes to establish himself as the heir to Gueye’s role in the heart of Everton’s midfield but it is one particular incident at last summer’s World Cup that has led many fans to push for his signature.

During a Round of 16 defeat to England in Russia, Barrios gave close attention to Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and exchanged a few words and elbows with the Reds skipper – which some Everton fans believe makes him the ideal recruit.

We have gathered some of the best reactions below.

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