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Everton have taken their interest in Baris Alper Yilmaz to the next stage after lodging a formal €35 million (£30 million) offer for the Galatasaray forward, according to Turkish outlet Sabah, as relayed by Give Me Sport. The report adds that Everton officials have travelled to Istanbul, where talks with the Turkish champions are now under way as the club attempt to secure an agreement before interest intensifies.

Everton submit formal offer after fresh transfer talks

Yilmaz has sat on Everton‘s radar for several transfer windows, though this marks their first serious push. Galatasaray, however, aren’t under pressure to sell. The winger remains a key figure after another excellent campaign that helped the club retain the Super Lig title.

His numbers explain the growing attention. Across the 2025/26 Super Lig season, the Türkiye international scored eight goals and supplied 11 assists in 30 appearances. He produced another goal and two assists in 12 Champions League matches, proving he could make an impact against elite opposition rather than relying on domestic form alone.

One issue still hangs over negotiations. Galatasaray reportedly want closer to €50 million (£43 million), while Yilmaz already has Champions League football waiting if he stays in Istanbul.

Everton see a player who suits David Moyes

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 19: Baris Alper Yilmaz #21 of Turkiye reacts after the 0-1 loss during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Türkiye and Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

This interest feels logical. David Moyes has rebuilt Everton around pace, strength and relentless work without the ball, and Yilmaz offers all three. His recorded top speed of 22.49mph would make him the quickest player in Everton’s squad, adding another direct runner capable of stretching compact defences.

Timing matters too. Iliman Ndiaye continues to attract attention from Manchester United and Al-Hilal, with Everton believed to value the Senegal international at around £70 million. Bringing in another explosive attacker before any major departure would leave the club in a far stronger position during the closing weeks of the window.

T4O take: Everton must decide how far to go

A transfer at this price still poses risk. Premier League football demands different qualities every week, and Yilmaz hasn’t faced that challenge before. His final pass can drift at times, although his Champions League displays against clubs including Liverpool and Juventus showed composure under serious pressure.

T4O’s opinion: Everton’s opening offer looks well judged. Waiting would likely invite fresh competition and strengthen Galatasaray’s hand, especially with other Premier League clubs monitoring the player. Spending around £30 million on a 26-year-old who delivered eight goals and 11 assists in last season’s Super Lig, while covering several attacking positions and even filling in at right-back, feels like a calculated piece of business rather than an expensive gamble. Matching the reported €50 million valuation would change that conversation completely.