Gala are reportedly interested in signing Everton’s Niasse on loan.
Everton striker Oumar Niasse has told Turkish newspaper Fanatik that he “loves Turkey” after SuperLig giants Galatasaray were credited with an interest by Turkish media.
Fanatik took the link one step further, by claiming that Gala want to sign Niasse on a season-long loan with the option of a permanent deal that would see The Toffees’ striker sign a two-year permanent deal.
Niasse was quoted by Fanatik as saying that he is a big fan of the country of Turkey, and that he was enthused by the fact that Gala will be in the Champions League next season. He also singled out manager Fatih Terim for praise.
“I can not say anything about my situation in Everton,” Niasse said. “Because no message came to me about whether I should go or stay. My contract with the club continues.
“But there is nothing wrong with me. I love Turkey. Galatasaray is a big club and will play in the Champions League. They also have a big manager in Fatih Terim. Enough between the clubs. Because it’s not a one-sided topic.”
Niasse, 28, reignited his disappointing Everton stay at the beginning of the season, winning his place back under Ronald Koeman before being an integral part of the side under David Unsworth and Sam Allardyce.
He scored nine goals and laid on four assists in just 25 games – 15 of which were from the bench – but the signing of Cenk Tosun saw Niasse’s game time reduce.
A move this summer for the ex-Lokomotiv Moscow forward is on the cards. He has two years remaining on his £55,000-a-week contract (Daily Star).
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