Andre Gomes was integral in forcing through a move to Everton.

Barcelona were hoping to start an auction for the midfielder due to interest from West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur.

The Toffees only have one man to thank after sealing a £22m fee with Barca.

The Sun says Portugal international Gomes told the Catalan giants that he wouldn't join any other Premier League other than Everton.

The former Valencia man thoroughly enjoyed his loan spell at Goodison Park last season, in which he made 29 appearances across all competitions.