Have West Brom missed Okay Yokuslu chance as Leicester join race?

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Premier League trio West Bromwich Albion, West Ham United and Leicester City all want to sign Okay Yokuslu from Super Lig outfit Besiktas.

The race to sign Turkish international midfielder Okay Yokuslu is hotting up, and West Bromwich Albion may be about to rue their failure to sign him in January.

According to Haber Turk, the Baggies wanted to sign Yokuslu two months ago but Trabzonspor were unwilling to sell their star performer midway through the season, as is their prerogative.

But expect the defensive midfielder to be on the move this summer. And although West Brom are still interested, having scouted the 24-year-old on a number of occasions this season, why would he choose a side set for the Championship when there is an offer of Premier League football on the table?

Milliyet claimed earlier this month that West Ham’s search for an energetic midfielder has taken them to Yokuslu, who has a remarkably low release clause of £6.6 million.

Dubbed the ‘new Sergio Busquetts’ for his ability to win back possession and start attacks from deep, Yokuslu would be a fine successor for long-standing club captain Mark Noble as age stats to catch up to the 30-year-old.

And Turkish Football has now reported that Leicester City have also joined the race and have enquired about his availability after he scored his first international goal in the 2-2 draw with Montenegro on Tuesday.

With West Brom ten points adrift in the Premier League, Yokuslu might have slipped through their grasp.