Whether Everton can get a deal over the line or not remains to be seen, but a signing such as Kilicsoy, who has been called "truly fantastic" on social media, would be a clear signal of intent from the new ownership, who will hope to guide Everton through a happier period than what they’ve faced within the last five-to-ten years.

David Moyes is urging Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski to follow Jake O’Brien’s lead and become a threat in the opposition box. The towering 23-year-old, who returned to the Republic of Ireland set-up this week, grabbed a late equaliser to extend Everton ’s unbeaten run to nine Premier League games.

Everton manager David Moyes says it will be "difficult" to go up against some of the players he has "close bonds" with when he faces former club West Ham.