Galatasaray agree deal with Everton over star striker

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - DECEMBER 04: Baye Oumar Niasse (R) of FC Lokomotiv Moscow challenged by Artyom Fidler of FC Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast during the Russian Premier League match between FC Lokomotiv Moscow and FC Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast at Lokomotiv Stadium on December 04, 2015 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images)

Galatasaray have struck a deal with Everton over the transfer of Oumar Niasse.

The Turkish newspaper Fanatik states that the Lion’s have struck a deal with Everton to sign the Senegal international on a season long loan.

Fanatik go onto state that Galatasaray representatives will travel to England next week in an attempt to complete the transfer. It is unclear whether the Istanbul giants have included an option to buy within the deal.

Niasse joined Everton on a £13.5 million deal from Lokomotiv Moscow at the beginning of the year, making him the third most expensive signing in the Toffees history.

The 26-year-old first made a name for himself in Turkey establishing himself as one of the most sought after strikers in the Super League before moving to Russia for €5 million.

Niasse previously played for Akhisar Belediyespor in the Turkish Super lig where he scored 15 goals in 40 appearances.

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