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With the January transfer window now open, Derby County could look to strengthen their squad for the second half of the season.

The latest piece of transfer gossip has linked the Rams with Everton striker Cenk Tosun, but there is a catch.

Reports in Turkey claim that the Toffees frontman has turned down an offer to join Derby, as he continues to assess his options.

The report adds that Rams boss Phillip Cocu was keen to link up with Tosun at Pride Park Stadium, but the Everton forward has “suspended” the deal to evaluate alternative options.

Clubs in Germany and Turkey are reportedly interested in the 28-year-old during this month’s transfer window.

Tosun signed for Everton in January 2018 from Besiktas, but has struggled to become a key figure at Goodison Park.

In 51 appearances for the Toffees, Tosun has scored 10 goals, with his last coming in a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in November.

Derby are looking to bring in a couple of players this month, perhaps more if players leave.

They are in the market for a right-sided centre back and an attacking wide player/forward, preferably right-sided.