The manager of Turkish Super Lig side Sivasspor has denied claims a January move is being plotted for Everton striker Salomon Rondon.
Signed by Rafael Benitez in the summer, the Venezuelan forward has so far had little impact while representing the Blues in the absence of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison.
Rondon has made eight appearances for Everton so far this campaign, though is unlikely to hold his place in the starting eleven now that Richarlison is available for selection following his injury setback.
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It was suggested yesterday afternoon by Turkish outlet Fanatik yesterday reported that his time at Goodison Park could be ending earlier than expected, with Sivasspor said to be interested in a January deal.
The report claimed Sivasspor were keen to sign him from Chinese side Dalian Professional prior to his Everton switch and remain interested in securing his services.
Questioned on these claims, the club's manager Riza Calimbay has set the record straight.
“There are seven weeks until halftime in the Super Lig. At the moment, our only thought is the matches we will play in the 7-week period," he told A Spor.
“We are not interested in [Besiktas midfielder] Oguzhan Ozyakup and Salomon Rondon. The claims of Oguzhan and Rondon do not reflect the truth.”
Rondon is not the only Everton forward who has been linked with a January move to Turkey, too.
Cenk Tosun's former club Besiktas are understood to be keen on re-signing the 30-year-old, who is out of contract at Goodison Park in the summer.
Tosun spent the second half of last season on loan at his former employers, but was sidelined for the majority of his stay due to a knee injury.
