Everton’s Dele Alli flies to Istanbul for medical with Besiktas ahead of loan switch

Everton striker Dele Alli arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday night to much fanfare as he prepares to seal a move to Besiktas on a loan with an option to buy.

the old Tottenham The star has struggled to return to his best form at Goodison Park after moving there in January, and he is set to move to his third club this year.

The 26-year-old flew to Istanbul on Wednesday ahead of a medical on Thursday and was greeted by dozens of supporters outside the airport.

Dele Alli was greeted by Besiktas supporters after arriving in Istanbul on Wednesday night

Everton’s Dele Alli reportedly flying to Turkey ahead of Besiktas loan move

The report suggests the deal will give Besiktas the option to buy Alli from Everton in January and at the end of the season.

Alli fell down the pecking order at Tottenham after being one of the club’s star players under Mauricio Pochettino, but failed to maintain his form during spells with Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte in charge .

The failure saw him join Everton on a free transfer, but in his 13 appearances for the club he failed to find the net.

Alli (right) has only been used as a substitute this season by manager Frank Lampard (left)

This season, Alli has made two Premier League appearances, both as a second-half substitute, with manager Frank Lampard not trusting him with a starting spot.

Alli was not in the squad during the Toffees Carabao Cup win over Fleetwood Town on Tuesday night as talks over his future took place.

The former England player has 37 international caps, but he hasn’t played for Gareth Southgate’s side since 2019.

Alli’s best football came under former manager Mauricio Pochettino during his time at Spurs