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Everton eyeing Philippe Coutinho for a shock summer move from Barcelona... but ex-Liverpool star's return to Merseyside is still 'unlikely' despite claims the club are already house-hunting for the Brazil playmaker

Everton are said to be so confident of pulling off a summer move for Philippe Coutinho that a process of house hunting has already begun.

The Brazilian is finally set to call time on his Barcelona nightmare this summer, and the Toffees have emerged as shock contenders for his signature.

However, a source close to Coutinho's camp has today told Sportsmail that a move to Everton is currently 'unlikely' - although that could change ahead of the summer transfer window.

Reports claim Everton have already started house hunting for Philippe Coutinho, though sources close to the player insist a move currently remains unlikely - but could change
The Brazilian midfielder (left) played over 200 matches for Everton's fierce rivals Liverpool

Coutinho will be placed on the market as cash-strapped Barca desperately try to balance the books and look to reinvest funds into the squad.