Mehmet Topal

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EVERTON are considering a move for Turkey international Mehmet Topal.
The 22-year-old, who plays for Galatasaray, made four appearances for his country during their run to the semi-finals of Euro 2008.

A tall, strong, powerful midfielder, Topal occupies a role just in front of the back four and is the type of player manager David Moyes requires following Lee Carsley’s recent move to Birmingham.
Topal joined Galatasaray in September 2006 and made 26 starts last season as they won Turkey’s Süper Lig for the 17th time.

He signed a new deal in April that means he is contracted to the Ataturk Stadium until 2013, but, along with Manchester United’s Darren Fletcher and Joao Moutinho of Sporting Lisbon, he is on the Blues’ radar.
One midfielder, meanwhile, who is certain to start the season at Goodison Park is Mikel Arteta, and Evertonians will be breathing much easier after Atletico Madrid publicly declared they have ended their interest in him.

The Spaniards have long been admirers of Arteta and some reports last weekend suggested they were ready to launch a £12m raid to take him back home, even though he has declared on many occasions that he has no wish to leave Merseyside.

While Arteta was troubled by injury last season, he signed a new five-year deal at Goodison 12 months ago and now Atletico sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch has ruled out any bid for the 26-year-old.
“We will try to sign a top player by the end of the summer for the new season but, to be honest, we are not too worried as our team is pretty much complete,” said Pitarch. “Arteta? Yes we were interested but the club cannot go for that sort of player.”

Meanwhile, Wigan Athletic are expected to up their interest in Andrew Johnson in the next 48 hours after Steve Bruce spoke to the England international’s representatives over a move to the JJB Stadium.
The Latics will need to spend £10m to have any chance of prising Johnson away, but the indications are that they are ready to meet Everton’s asking price and have put together a lucrative package for the 27-year-old.
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Sounds like a possible Carsley replacement.

edit: Fished out a youtube video for him he doesn't look half bad on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gBRBrnOGpo
 
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what happened to the rumours of arda? he had a cracking tournament and no one seems to be talking about him now
 
United bid 20 million € for Arda but galatasaray president declared that they wont sell him according to Fanatik (Turkish sport newspaper)
 
United bid 20 million € for Arda but galatasaray president declared that they wont sell him according to Fanatik (Turkish sport newspaper)

Ah good a turkish toffee!

Is this Mehmet Topal guy any good?
 
Yes.
You see him in Euros. He is just 22 and good player. If you play in your team you dont need panic cause of the fast attack. You know Mehmet Aurelio sign with Real Betis. Fenerbahce need a man like Mehmet Topal.
 

Yes.
You see him in Euros. He is just 22 and good player. If you play in your team you dont need panic cause of the fast attack. You know Mehmet Aurelio sign with Real Betis. Fenerbahce need a man like Mehmet Topal.


Who's the better player of the 2??
 
Yes.
You see him in Euros. He is just 22 and good player. If you play in your team you dont need panic cause of the fast attack. You know Mehmet Aurelio sign with Real Betis. Fenerbahce need a man like Mehmet Topal.

give Topal a bell Det, tell him to come to Everton we will treat him well!! ;)
 
EVERTON are set to be priced out of their pursuit of Turkish midfielder Mehmet Topal – as it emerged the player won’t push for a move from Galatasaray.
The 22-year-old has been lined up as one of David Moyes’s targets and has already admitted his delight at hearing of Everton’s interest.
But sources close to the player last night revealed that while he would love to play in the Premier League, he is happy at his current club and won’t make a fuss if they turn down offers for him.
Topal has four-and-a-half years left on his current contract and although he has only had one substantial season with Galatasaray, he played a major part in Turkey’s run to the Euro 2008 semi-finals.
His asking price would be in the region of £12million, which is beyond Everton’s means as they continue to search for a defensive midfield replacement for Lee Carsley.

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12m........well thats, that done an dusted!!!!
 

Seriously, can't see any truth in the Topal rumour. £12million was the rumoured price last season. No way we gonna spend that much money on a DM, when we already have one of the 'potentially' best ones in the world, already in our squad. That's what I believe at least. Besides that, we already signed Anton Peterlin for next year.

Turan I can see happening, as it's a position we desperately need strengthening in. Would be excellent summer bussisness though. Moutinho, Topal and Turan. Oh and please add Jo on a season long loan to that.
 

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