

Prior to the 2024–25 season, the France U21 international decided to finalize his transfer from Basel, a Swiss team, to the Yellow Submarine. With 11 league goals as Villarreal secured a UEFA Champions League qualifying spot after placing fifth in the final La Liga standings, the 22-year-old has quickly acclimated to life in Castellon. With 19 goals in league play last season, Ayoze Perez was the only player in Marcelino's squad to score more than him. Transfer bids are anticipated to come in the next month.
Barry has a €40 million release clause in his contract, and Chelsea has previously shown interest in him. The two teams have a close connection since the trade for Nicolas Jackson. As part of a daring bid to lure Barry to Merseyside, the Toffees are also prepared to activate his release clause. With Dominic Calvert-Lewin's contract expiring at the end of June, Everton manager David Moyes plans to strengthen his front line in the upcoming weeks.