Everton-linked Arda Turan in talks with Istanbul Basaksehir, says president

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Everton have been linked with Barcelona’s Arda Turan in the January transfer window.

Everton have been linked with a move for Barcelona attacking midfielder Arda Turan in the January transfer window.

Earlier this month, Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo claimed that the agent of Turan, Ahmet Bulut, was trying to persuade Everton into making a bid for the 30-year-old.

Turan joined Barcelona from Spanish rivals Atletico Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2015 for an initial transfer fee reported by The Guardian to be worth £24.1 million, but he was unable to play for the Blaugrana until January 2016 due to a transfer ban on the Catalan club.

The Turkey international midfielder was superb for Atletico during his time at the Madrid club from 2011 until 2015, but the 30-year-old has failed to make an impact at Camp Nou.

Everton fans on social networking site Twitter were excited at the prospect of watching Turan in action at Goodison Park on a regular basis, as reported on HITC Sport, and wanted him at the club, but they are set to be disappointed.

The president of Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir, Goksel Gumusda, has revealed that discussions are going on about signing Turan in the January transfer window, and the player wants him to join his team.

Gumusda told Basaksehir’s official website, as translated by Goal.com: “I spoke to Arda Turan face to face in Barcelona. He wants to come Basaksehir.

“I saw his passion and he told me his goals. After that, we met with Barcelona CEO Oscar Grau.

”Barcelona’s approach is positive about this transfer. We would like to sign Arda, despite the high cost. Our two sponsors are willing to help with the transfer process.”