The Man City man has likened the Everton midfielder
to the former Brazil striker, with Manuel Pellegrini's side keen on
signing the 21-year-old
City are confident of beating Chelsea to the signing of the England international and are prepared to pay up to €51 million to prise the 21-year-old away from Goodison Park.
Fernandinho is a big fan of the Toffees midfielder and is wary of the threat he will pose ahead of City's clash with Roberto Martinez's side on Saturday. He told the club's official website: "I like Ross Barkley a lot.
"He was unlucky not to play at the World Cup because of injury because he's a very good player and someone who has the capability of producing something out of nothing.
"I think he's come back stronger after his knee operation because he looks physically more powerful and he has an explosive burst of pace - more than before - and with his technical ability, he reminds me of a very young Brazilian Ronaldo when he was at Barcelona. He also had knee problems early in his career but returned stronger and lost none of his skill or dynamism.
"The goal he scored against QPR not so long ago was special and he made an amazing goal away to Newcastle last season as well - he's a player who can hurt any team and we have to be especially wary of him on Saturday."
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