Everton make contact for young Turkish defender – Need to get agreement in coming months

According to a claim in the Turkish media, Everton are showing interest in Gençlerbirligi defender Yasin Arda Midiliç.

The 17-year-old has yet to play for the Gençlerbirligi first team but is still on the radar of the Premier League side.

Sporanki report Everton have made contract with the Turkish club with regards to the availability of Arda and have asked for more information on him.  It’s claimed the Toffees are accessing the situation with the centre back before they make their next move.

The Turkish media outlet say if Everton do press ahead to sign Arda they will be looking to get a deal agreed before he turns 18-year-old next April. This way they will only have to compensate Gençlerbirligi for training fees and any possible re-sale in the future, but he couldn’t physically move until he’s 18.

The youngster has recently just broken into their U19s side after impressing for the U17s last season. Despite not yet playing for the senior side he was named in their match day squad for two Turkish cup games during the last campaign.