Tottenham & Everton hold transfer talks with £20m Champions League star striker’s dad in Germany

Both Tottenham and Everton have stepped up their interest in the Turkey international striker Cenk Tosun.

Tosun has been on fire this season with seven goals in 12 appearances for the Besiktas. The star striker has scored three goals in three UEFA Champions League games.

According to the Turkish outlet Haberturk, Tottenham & Everton decided to open talks with Tosun’s representatives following his man of the match performance against AS Monaco last week.

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Per the source, Tottenham and Everton officials travelled to Germany to hold talks with Cenk Tosun’s father Senol Tosun, who’s also the in-demand striker’s agent.

The report goes onto state that the talks took place in Germany and that the Premier League duo are looking to sign Tosun in January.

Besiktas have set a £20 million valuation on Tosun, the striker has two-years remaining on his contract.

Tosun will have no work permit issues regarding a move to the Premier League as he was born in Germany.