Everton have stepped up their pursuit of Galatasaray winger Barış Alper Yılmaz after dispatching club representatives to Istanbul to submit a formal £35 million proposal, according to Turkish journalist Burhan Can Terzi who broke the news on X.
The 26-year-old Turkish international winger has emerged as a top target for Everton management as they seek high-impact wide attackers to strengthen their front line ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.
£35M Proposal Submitted in Istanbul
Everton officials traveled to Turkey to present an official offer valued at approximately £35 million (€40 million) to test Galatasaray’s resolve.
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Everton’s Position: The Toffees view Yılmaz as a versatile dynamic option capable of playing across both flanks or operating as an aggressive presser up front.
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Galatasaray’s Valuation: The Süper Lig champions are holding out for closer to €45 million–€50 million(£38M–£43M), with a 20% sell-on clause owed to his former club Ankara Keçiörengücü driving up their financial demands.
High-Profile Competition Across Europe
Everton are not alone in tracking the 26-year-old winger. Reports indicate that rival Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham, along with Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco, have also registered interest with Yılmaz’s representatives during the summer window.
However, Everton have taken the most concrete step to date by initiating direct club-to-club negotiations in Istanbul.
Standout Campaign and International Pedigree
Yılmaz is coming off the most productive season of his career, posting impressive numbers for Galatasaray:
Having featured for Türkiye at both Euro 2024 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Yılmaz’s combination of pace, physical work-rate, and defensive contribution has made him one of the most sought-after Turkish talents on the market this transfer window.
