Everton are interested in signing Hector Fort from Barcelona.The 20-year-old defender has been given the green light to leave the Spanish champions, and it remains to be seen whether Everton can get the deal done. They will face competition from Fulham for his signature, according to TEAMtalk.The 20-year-old versatile defender could be an interesting long-term acquisition for the Premier League club. Jarrad Branthwaite has struggled with injury problems, and the Barcelona player could be the ideal backup option. He could also compete with Nathan Patterson for the full-back position.Meanwhile, Liverpool have been linked with the player as well. However, they have recently signed Ronald Araujo on loan from Barcelona, and it is unlikely that they will make a move for Fort.Meanwhile, the 20-year-old defender will look to sort out his future quickly and focus on his football. Regular football in England could bring out the best in him and help him fulfil his potential. Evidence could be the ideal stepping stone for him. He’s likely to get ample opportunities with them, and regular football at the Merseyside club will help him improve further.If he manages to impress in the Premier League, he might be able to secure a bigger move in future. He was on loan at Elche last season.It will be interesting to see if Everton or Fulham come forward with an acceptable offer for the player. Both clubs will be attractive destinations for the young defender, and the 20-year-old could be a solid long-term prospect for them. If they can sign him for a reasonable amount of money, the deal could prove to be a master stroke in the long term.The 20-year-old can operate as a central defender as well as a full-back. He could be the ideal utility man for Everton and Fulham. It remains to be seen where he ends up eventually.The post Everton plot smart Barcelona raid for highly-rated utility man appeared first on CaughtOffside.