Baris Alper Yilmaz transfer on cards as Everton officials sent on Turkey mission
Everton were among the Premier League clubs that sent scouts to watch Baris Alper Yilmaz in action for Galatasaray against Sivasspor on Sunday, according to TBR Football.
The outlet reported via their website on 9 December that the winger is open to moving to England in upcoming the January transfer window after West Ham United, Liverpool, Tottenham, Aston Villa and Newcastle saw him live.
Sean Dyche’s side, who have another Turkish attacker on their radar, are also in the mix, with Galatasaray valuing the versatile right-footer at £25million.
Baris Alper Yilmaz transfer on cards as Everton officials sent on Turkey mission
Yilmaz started on the left side of the attack for Galatasaray against Sivasspor on Sunday and scored the decisive goal in the 3-2 win.
The Turkiye international is comfortable playing across the front three, while he can also step in at full-back if needed [FotMob], thus making him an attractive target for the Merseyside-based club.
He has scored seven goals and provided one assist in 22 appearances across all competitions for the Turkish giants this season.
With Beto requesting to leave Goodison Park in January [La Stampa via Tutto Mercato Web], Everton are seemingly in the market for reinforcements in attack.
There are also no guarantees that the Toffees will make Jesper Lindstrom and Jack Harrison’s loan moves permanent next year.
It is, therefore, easy to see why Dyche’s side are interested in Yilmaz. However, with the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham also in the mix, it remains to be seen if they can convince him to join them.
In other Everton news, this Toffees star has been put on the market ahead of January after making a transfer request.
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