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Everton, Liverpool and Fulham are poised to battle it out for Barcelona’s Héctor Fort this summer. Sport report there’s ‘strong interest’ in the right-back from both England and Italy. Everton, Liverpool and Fulham keen Everton, Liverpool and Fulham are his suitors from the Premier League, and are likely to have an easy route. Inter Milan have identified the 20-year-old as an alternative to Djed Spence. However, Spence is moving to the San Siro after the Serie A side reached an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur. This leaves the three English clubs, who are all keen, to fight for Héctor Fort’s signature. Everton ahead of PL rivals Two days ago, Sport Witness covered claims from Spain that Álvaro Arbeloa’s side held talks with the player’s agent and Barcelona. His desire is to continue at the Camp Nou and that clashes with the La Liga winners’ plans. Héctor Fort graduated from Barcelona’s academy and has played 30 matches for the first team. Last season, he was on loan at Elche CF, where he didn’t enjoy regular minutes. Hansi Flick has left him out of his plans and the Catalan club have decided to part ways with the defender this summer. Therefore, Fort isn’t training with the rest of the group, instead working separately with Barca players who are on the exit ramp. The Spain U20 international has now accepted he has to leave and won’t be short of options. Everton, Liverpool and Fulham have all shown interest, and among them, the Toffees could submit the ‘most attractive offer’. The newspaper doesn’t give any further clarification on why David Moyes’ side are ahead. The Blaugrana are looking to sell and secure a high sell-on percentage. Key transfer points - Fulham made contact, Everton and Liverpool join race - Toffees could submit attractive offer - Fort now accepts his departure, training alone - Barca prefer sale, no mention of price