Everton set to launch talks over one of ‘the best’ young players around

Everton have reportedly joined the race to sign Istanbul Basaksehir goalkeeper Deniz Dilmen.

According to Turkish outlet Sporx, the Toffees are one of several top-tier clubs who want to sign the 18-year-old.

As well as Everton, the likes of Wolves, AC Milan and Villarreal are apparently in pursuit of Dilmen.

These four clubs ‘will start official contacts’ with his parent club to sign him, according to the report.

The likes of Everton apparently want to take advantage of Dilmen’s contract situation.

His current deal expires at the end of next season, so Basaksehir risk losing him on a free in 2024.

Dilmen is the youngest every goalkeeper to play for the Turkish Super Lig side.

He made his first-team debut towards the end of last season, in his side’s 3-2 win over Adana Demirspor on June 3.

The 6ft 6in goalkeeper has been backed for stardom by Basaksehir manager Emre Belozoglu.

Sporx quote him as saying Dilmen is “the best goalkeeper among his age.

“An immaculate boy. He has to improve himself a lot.

“He has in front of him valuable brothers like Volkan and Muhammed. They also help him a lot.

“We think that we will bring a very important goalkeeper for Turkish football.”

Our view

With Jordan Pickford confirming he plans to stay at Everton amid yet more summer links away, the Toffees fans don’t have to worry much on that front.

This could be a good opportunity for Sean Dyche to bring in a top talent to learn from the England international.

Dilmen looks like a top talent, so Everton should certainly try to bring him to Goodison Park, particularly as his contract only runs until next year.

That said, Basaksehir have apparently offered him a new three-year deal, so it’s not like he’s definitely on the move.

Let’s see what happens in the coming weeks, as this is an interesting lead for Everton.

Everton in talks to sign 19-year-old Italian international player

Everton holding discussions to sign Wilfried Gnonto

Everton are interested in acquiring the services of the 19-year-old Leeds United midfielder Wilfried Gnonto.

According to a report by Football Insider, Everton are in talks to sign Wilfried Gnonto from Leeds United. The 19-year-old Italian international has made quite a name for himself with impressive performances over the past 12 months. And, the Toffees are keen on having him in their ranks.

Gnonto came through the ranks at Inter Milan before making the move to FC Zürich in the summer of 2020. After two impressive seasons with the Swiss club, the teenager joined Leeds United. He joined the English club in the summer of 2022 for a fee of just under £4 million. The Italian international has gone from strength to strength since moving to the Elland Road.

While he still has four years left on his deal with Leeds, the 19-year-old is expected to be on the move in the ongoing summer because of Leeds’s relegation from the English top flight. While the West Yorkshire-based club struggled throughout last season and ended up getting relegated to the second division, Gnonto still managed to put in some impressive performances which has caught the eyes of quite a few clubs.

The 19-year-old featured in a total of 28 matches for the English club last season. He was a part of the starting XI on 17 occasions and ended up contributing towards eight goals.

Meanwhile, Leeds United have already parted ways with Brenden Aaronson, Rasmus Kristensen and Marc Roca, who have left the club temporarily because of the loan relegation clause in their contract. But, Gnonto does not have such an agreement in place and is likely to part ways permanently.

Everton are the club keen on having him in their ranks. The Liverpool-based club somehow managed to survive in the Premier League with a 17th-place finish last season. They are now looking to work on their situation and bringing in necessary reinforcement to ensure they are in a better situation next season.

Sean Dyche is keen on having Gnonto in his squad. The Everton boss believes the 19-year-old’s versatility could do wonders for them. The Italian international is capable enough to feature anywhere in attack and he could help their cause next season.

Everton have been in talks with Leeds over a potential deal of late. And, they have also been in talks with his representatives. With the Toffees pushing hard for his signatures, it will be interesting to see if they can land him at the club before the start of next season.