Everton are exploring a number of deals with the summer transfer window now officially open.
David Moyes has been making checks on Manchester City’s James McAtee, who Pep Guardiola axed from the Club World Cup squad.
Jack Grealish has also been left out of City’s squad, which has fuelled more talk of a potential move to Everton.
Liverpool’s Ben Doak remains on Moyes’ radar, as does Stuttgart’s prolific centre-forward Nick Woltemade.
Now, there’s been a fresh link that’s emerging out of Everton.
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Everton lining up move to sign Fenerbahce winger Oguz Aydin
Moyes is looking to add more quality on the flanks, with it being a weak area towards the back end of the season when Dwight McNeil was sidelined.
Jack Harrison just didn’t do enough despite the Scotsman admiring his mentality, and he has now returned to his parent club Leeds United.
Now, it’s coming to light that Everton are ready to ‘test the waters’ in a bid to sign Fenerbahce’s wideman Oguz Aydin.
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That’s according to Sporx, who further claim the Toffees sent scouts to watch Aydin last season and were clearly impressed by what they saw.
The 24-year-old registered 15 goal involvements, plying his trade on both flanks and up front.
30 appearances
7 goals
8 assists
Jose Mourinho loves Aydin
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho will be desperate to retain Aydin’s signature this summer as he’s a big fan of the Turkey international.
“He is a good player,” Mourinho explained, via Marca.
“Physically, tactically and very intelligent. We brought him in at the last minute. I asked him to give me time. He was not ready [to start from the off] but, after four or five months, he has reached an optimal level. I am very happy for him.”
Aydin, who has been labelled a ‘game-changer’ (per beIN Sports), is under contract at the Turkish giants until 2028, so it would likely take a sizeable offer to strike a deal.
Though, the Friedkins have a big budget and are willing to back Moyes.