Okay Yokuslu will travel to England before the weekend as the Celta Vigo midfielder closes in on a move to West Bromwich Albion, as reported by Faro de Vigo.
As Wilfred Ndidi headed down the tunnel 40 minutes into Leicester City’s 1-1 draw with Everton last night, Sam Allardyce’s hopes of signing Foxes enforcer Hamza Choudhury went with him.
Leicester may have no choice but to keep hold of their England U21 international if Ndidi is out for the long haul.
Fortunately for West Brom, however, it seems a deal for another of their defensive midfield targets is hurtling towards completion.
The Telegraph has claimed Turkey international Yokuslu is set to join Galatasaray striker Mbaye Diagne at the Hawthorns before Monday’s transfer deadline.
Now reports from Galicia have shed more light on the situation, claiming Celta Vigo’s £5 million man will board a flight for Britain later today or at some point on Friday.
Yokuslu will join on what is often referred to on mainland Europe as a ‘dry loan’ – a short-term arrangement without an option-to-buy clause.
Celta, meanwhile, plan to invest the money they will save on Yokuslu’s wages to bring in a striker.
The 26-year-old was one of the most influential midfielders during his time in Turkey but has struggled to replicate that in Spain. Yokuslu’s performances this season have been largely disappointing, with plenty of Celta fans underwhelmed.
West Brom will hope he can find his feet quickly as Allardyce looks to emulate Bryan Robson’s Great Escape of 2005.
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