Besiktas have made serious progress in their talks to sign Everton defender Yerry Mina, according to Takvim.

Per the source, Besiktas manager Senol Gunes is a big fan of Mina and he has told the board that he really wants to sign him.

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The Turkish club are confident that they can agree a deal with Mina and they are hoping to announce his signing in the coming weeks as their first major transfer of the summer.

The Colombian international will become a free agent at the end of the season and Besiktas are hoping to sign him as their first transfer of the summer.

Everton have not offered Mina a new deal so he will be leaving in the next few weeks unless the club make a last minute u-turn and offer an extension.

Mina has made just six appearances for Everton this season due to injury, but he is still a highly-rated defender.

He has previously played for Barcelona and Palmeiras, and he is known for his aerial ability and his strong tackling.

Mina’s arrival would be a major coup for Besiktas. He is a proven defender at the highest level and he would add a lot of quality to their squad.

Besiktas are looking to challenge for the Turkish title next season and Mina would be a key part of their plans.