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Everton makes £35m bid for Galatasaray's Baris Alper Yilmaz

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Everton makes £35m bid for Galatasaray's Baris Alper Yilmaz
Summary

Everton has launched a £35 million offer for Baris Alper Yilmaz, a forward for Galatasaray, as part of their strategy to enhance their attacking options. Senior officials from Everton are currently in Istanbul for discussions with the Turkish club. Yilmaz, regarded as one of the top talents in Turkish football, recorded 12 goals and 14 assists last season and is under contract with Galatasaray until 2028. Everton's urgency reflects their need for reinforcements amid uncertainties surrounding Ilman Ndiaye's future. The Turkish champions may demand around €50 million for Yilmaz.

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By the Numbers
  • •Everton officials are in Istanbul for direct negotiations.
  • •Baris Alper Yilmaz registered 12 goals and 14 assists last season.
  • •Yilmaz is under contract with Galatasaray until 2028.
  • •Firm demands from Galatasaray may complicate the transfer.
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Everton have submitted a £35 million bid for Galatasaray forward Baris Alper Yilmaz, with senior club officials arriving in Istanbul to conduct direct negotiations. David Moyes is at the Hill Dickins...

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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 r...

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