Tottenham Join Everton In Race For Midfield Star Who Was Cenk Tosun’s Former Teammate

Besiktas midfielder Oguzhan Ozyakup faces an uncertain future at the Vodafone Park.

Ozyakup is approaching the end of his contract but has yet to sign a new deal.

Turkish-Football recently reported the Black Eagles are playing a high-risk game in allowing Ozyakup’s contract to run out before signing a new deal.

The reigning Super Lig champions want to sell Ozyakup but would have to pay Arsenal 25 percent of a future deal if he renews his contract.

If Besiktas sign the Turkey international once his contract has expired they will effectively have signed him as a free transfer.

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The next step of this elaborate plan is to sell the Turkey international who will have a £10.5m release clause.

Everton have been scouting Cenk Tosun’s former teammate Ozyakup throughout the season.

Tamer Ayeri of the Akşam newspaper meanwhile, reports that in addition to Everton Arsenal, Tottenham, Newcastle United and Borussia Dortmund are all plotting a move for the 25-year-old.

Ozyakup has helped Besiktas lift the league title for the past two seasons running.

The star midfielder 27 goals and 49 assists in 214 appearances for the Black Eagles.