Barcelona are actively fending off fierce interest from elite clubs across the continent to secure the long-term future of 16-year-old La Masia gem Ebrima Tunkara.

The highly rated youngster has made significant waves during pre-season preparations with Hansi Flick’s senior squad, catching the eye of top European scouts in the process. According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, several powerhouse clubs across Europe have already approached the player's camp in an attempt to convince him and his family to move abroad.

The report highlights that “most of Europe’s top clubs have already expressed interest in him and are trying to convince him and his family to switch clubs.”

Despite mounting pressure from outside suitors, Tunkara remains fully committed to Barcelona. The Catalan club acted decisively earlier this year to lock down his future by reaching an agreement to keep him firmly in the Blaugrana setup.

Flick has reportedly been impressed by the teenage prodigy's tactical maturity and technical ceiling, earmarking him as a potential long-term option in a false nine role. Tunkara now heads into the campaign targeting further opportunities to break into the senior first-team rotation.