What Everton must do next as representatives fly out for Baris Alper Yilmaz transfer

Everton are stepping up their pursuit of Galatasaray winger Baris Alper Yilmaz.

The forward has been heavily linked with a move to the Toffees this transfer window.

There has been plenty of speculation around Everton making an offer for the 26-year-old, but it remains to be seen whether they succeed.

The Hill Dickinson Stadium hierarchy have now sent representatives to Istanbul to sign Yilmaz.

With David Moyes in search of reinforcements across the pitch, the recruitment department seem to be taking steps to bolster the squad.

The Turkiye international is capable of playing across the forward line, which will surely come in handy for the Scotsman.

What Galatasaray now want Everton to do for Baris Alper Yilmaz

With a recent report suggesting Everton want to sign Yilmaz in the coming days, it shouldn't be surprising to see the Toffees take concrete steps.

A delegate has been authorised by the Hill Dickinson Stadium hierarchy regarding the Turkish attacker's transfer.

According to Yeni Acik journalist Ertan Suzgun on 6 August, Galatasaray want to see the Blues table a deal.

The Super Lig club don't just want to hear a verbal offer from the Merseysiders for the winger.

So far, Galatasaray have received no official proposal for Yilmaz.

Last season, the forward made 30 appearances in the league, scoring eight goals, providing 11 assists and creating 11 big chances, as per Sofacore.

Why Baris Alper Yilmaz signing wouldn't affect Jack Grealish arrival

Yilmaz primarily operates on the left-wing, which could raise doubts among supporters over Jack Grealish's possible return to Everton.

The right-footed Turkish attacker operates in the same area as the Manchester City star.

With Tyrique George already completing a permanent move to Hill Dickinson Stadium, it wouldn't make sense for the Toffees to sign multiple players in the same position.

What Moyes may have up his sleeve with Yilmaz is playing him as a number nine.

The forward has the physical attributes to play as a lone striker, winning 57 per cent of his aerial duels, 1.5 per game on average, in the Super Lig last season.

Yilmaz could come in to compete with Thierno Barry and Beto for a place up top.