According to Ajansspor, Everton, Leicester and Crystal Palace have submitted bids for Fenerbahçe midfielder Ozan Tufan.
The Turkish news outlet claim that Bundesliga side Werder Bremen, and Spanish outfit Real Sociedad, have also made offers.
Fenerbahçe want to keep the 26-year-old out of Everton, Leicester and Crystal Palace’s grasp until EURO 2021 comes to an end.
They feel that Tufan’s displays at the tournament could see his valuation soar, should he do well.
Ajansspor add that Fenerbahçe are hoping to receive €20 million (£17 million) for the 58-cap Turkey international.
It seems like Crystal Palace are currently in the driving seat.
Ajansspor claim that the Eagles have upped their offer from €13 million (£11 million) to €15 million (£12.8 million), and both sides will continue negotiating in Turkey.
On the other hand, Ajansspor believe that negotiations with Everton and Leicester remain ‘tight’ as things stand.
It is said that Roy Hodgson’s side have been in negotiations over Tufan for some time, and have ‘exerted extensive efforts’ to sign the Bursa-born maestro.
In that respect, it is up to Everton and Leicester to muscle in on the negotiations, perhaps in the form of a superior offer to Palace’s €15 million.
You may be wondering what type of player Tufan is.
Well, his coach during the 2015/16 season, Vitor Pereira, once compared him to Manchester City icon Yaya Touré, as relayed by Bleacher Report.
If he’s anything like the colossal Ivorian, he will run riot in the Premier League.
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