Everton close in on €24m Barcelona defender Mina

The Colombia international could be set for a transfer to the Premier League just six months after moving to Spain

are nearing a €24 million (£21m/$28m) move for centre-back Yerry Mina, Goal understands.

The international only joined Barca from Palmeiras in January, but played sparingly and does not feature in the Blaugrana's plans moving forward.

With the expected arrival of Clement Lenglet from and the established duo of Gerard Pique and Samuel Umtiti, Mina's prospects for minutes at Barcelona are dim.

Despite a lack of playing time at the Camp Nou, the 23-year-old shined at the World Cup for his country, scoring three goals as the Cafeteros fell to on penalties in the last 16.

director of football Marcel Brands met with Barcelona on Monday regarding a transfer for Mina, the latest in an ongoing series of discussions between the two clubs.

New Toffees manager Marco Silva is understood to be keen on signing the 6-foot-4 defender, and has made this desire clear to Brands and the club's hierarchy.

As Goal reported last week, Barcelona are open to selling Mina if they can retain a buy-back option in his contract.

have also expressed an interest in Mina, along with West Ham and Turkish side , whose loan offer has been rejected.

Mina is understood to desire a move to a club that views him as an important player, and his performances in have convinced the Toffees that he can be a key part of their defence going forward.