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Everton in contact with European club over £16m deal for teenage ‘wonderkid’
Everton are exploring a number of deals ahead of the transfer deadline on February 3rd.
The Toffees are keeping tabs on Hamza Igamane, who is enjoying a prolific debut season in British football with Rangers.
Everton officials watched him in action against Dundee United on Sunday afternoon, so clearly their interest is concrete.
A wide player is also thought to be on David Moyes transfer shortlist and Galatsaray’s Baris Alper Yilmaz has been linked to Goodison Park.
Now, it’s just come to light that Everton have been in contact with Besiktas over a deal to sign one of their wingers.
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Everton offered Besiktas winger Semih Kilicsoy
According to the Chronicle Live, Everton have been offered Besiktas ‘wonderkid’ Semih Kilicsoy this month.
Newcastle United, Arsenal and Aston Villa have also been in contact with the Turkish giants, but none have launched an official bid.
Besiktas are holding out for £16m after Kilcsoy’s impressive start to the season, registering eight goal involvements in 29 appearances.
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The 19-year-old is a pacey and dynamic wide player, which is the profile Moyes is believed to be after, however, his lack of experience could become a stumbling block.
Moyes has admitted he wants two ‘seasoned’ additions this window.
Everton will have to sell to buy
Everton aren’t fully out of the woods yet PSR-wise, so it’s understood they’re operating on a limited budget at the moment.
The Friedkin’s are hoping to secure investment to boost Moyes’ transfer kitty, but until then, the club will likely have to operate on a sell-to-buy basis.
So for the Kilcsoy deal to be possible, Beto will have to be sold this month with Torino keen on sealing a £12.5m deal.
A telling week lies ahead on Merseyside leading up to the deadline.
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