Cenk Tosun is close to joining Crystal Palace on loan for the remainder of the season, according to reports.
The Turkey international has been frequently linked with a Goodison Park exit in January, having fallen back down the pecking order on Merseyside.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison are currently the starting forwards, while Moise Kean appears to be the favoured back-up over the 28-year old.
Now various reports have emerged concerning the immediate future of the forward, valued by Transfermarkt at £13.5million, and where he could end up in January.
Firstly, Turkish outlet TRT Sport (as reported by Liverpool Echo) claim that Tosun recently rejected a move to Germany, with Palace and Newcastle both said to be keen on his signature.
Derbyshire Live then report (citing additional reports in Turkey) that Tosun also turned down a move to Derby County, who are languishing near the bottom of the Championship as things stand.
Turkish journalist Gokmen Ozcan reports that Tosun is set to join Palace on a six-month loan deal, with both Eagles boss Roy Hodgson and Tosun himself having approved the deal.
Meanwhile, reliable Everton source Paul Joyce also confirmed Palace’s interest, although no details are provided that explain how talks have progressed.
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Tosun moving to Crystal Palace could be the ideal move for all parties. Tosun wants minutes, Palace want another forward and Everton want their striker to get minutes at the top level ahead of potentially being sold next summer.
Roy Hodgson is a good manager too, and he’ll likely get the best out of Tosun at Selhurst Park, and that again helps Everton next season, whether they decide to keep a rejuvenated player of sell someone whose stock will have risen.
If Tosun struggles for minutes and/or fails to perform for the Eagles, then Everton haven’t really lost anything in sending him away from Merseyside.
