Barcelona are giving serious thought to re-signing midfielder Gerard Deulofeu from Everton.

Everton bought the highly-rated winger from the Catalan giants in 2015 but, after failing to secure a regular first-team place at Goodison Park, Deulofeu was allowed to join Italian club AC Milan on loan this January.

The 23-year-old has enjoyed a resurgence in form at the San Siro and was recalled to the Spain squad for last month's friendly against France.

Barcelona are considering re-signing Gerard Deulofeu from Everton this summer

Deulofeu took full advantage of his opportunity - scoring late on in a 2-0 win for Julen Lopetegui's side in Paris.

Barcelona inserted a buy-back clause into their deal with Everton which the Nou Camp club's sporting director, Robert Fernandez, is now considering activating.

'Deulofeu, yes, it's absolutely an option for the future,' Fernandez told Catalan broadcaster TV3.

The 23-year-old winger has spent the second half of the season on loan at AC Milan

'The club are considering bringing him back to play for the first team.'

Everton stand to earn around £10million if Barcelona choose to activate the clause.

Ronald Koeman's side moved up to fifth in the Premier League table on Saturday after beating Burnley 3-1 at Goodison Park.

The Toffees next face West Ham at the London Stadium on April 22.