Everton forward Dele Alli has emerged as shock target for Besiktas.
The forward is emerging as a surprise target for the Turkish club, who are eager to complete a deal this month.
It remains to be seen whether the Merseyside club would consider parting with Alli before the transfer deadline.
Interestingly, however, Everton are aware that they would owe Tottenham £10million once Alli makes 20 appearances for the Goodison Park club.
He has currently made 13 appearances for the club – though just one of those has been as a starter.
The 26-year-old fell down the pecking order at Tottenham Hotspur following the departure of Mauricio Pochettino in 2019 and joined Everton eight months ago in the hope of reviving his career.
Once considered one of England’s best talents, Alli averaged 22 goal contributions every season between 2015 and 2018, and Besiktas will be hoping that he can rediscover his goal-scoring touch should he join the Turkish outfit.
The attacking midfielder has managed a total of 38 minutes in Everton’s two matches so far this campaign, suggesting Alli would likely reprise his role on the bench were he to stick around at Goodison Park this season.
Everton host Nottingham Forest on Saturday following successive defeats to Chelsea and Aston Villa