Everton are reportedly speaking with Barcelona about the possibility of taking youngsters from the club's B team on loan.

The Premier League club took Gerard Deulofeu on loan last season, with Barcelona believed to be pleased with the player's development at Goodison Park.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish outfit are exploring the possibility of sending a number of their up-and-coming talents to Merseyside, with Roberto Martinez's style of football fitting the mould of Barcelona.

No names have been revealed, but powerful forward Jean Marie Dongou has been linked with a loan move from Barcelona B in recent months.