Turkish giants Trabzonspor have joined Everton in the race to sign Serbia international defender Dusko Tosic.

Daily Turkish paper Aksam recently reported that Tosic wants out from Besiktas after being denied a pay increase. The report went on to state that both Everton and Leicester City are lining up moves for the experienced defender.

Meanwhile, Turkish outlet Goalbien have reported that Tosic is nearing a move to Trabzonspor.

Tosic’s future at Besiktas has been called into question after the Eagles signed Domagoj Vida earlier this month. The defender has however been a key member of Senol Gunes’ starting eleven this season.

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Everton boss Sam Allardyce will be desperate to improve his defensive options after his side conceded 11 goals in their last four games.

The Toffees will be hoping to return to winning ways when the take on Leicester City in their next Premier League encounter.