Match of the Day pundits discuss Everton transfer deal which could happen this month

Turkey striker Tosun, 26, scored four goals in six Champions League games this season to help Besiktas win their group.

That form has caught the eye of Toffees scouts who are keen to get him to Goodison Park in January.

Host Lineker, who used to play for Everton, mooted the possibility of him signing following the 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth.

Shearer liked the idea and said: “Half of the league need a goalscorer. There will be a few on the lookout for one of those.

“He has a record for one or two in Besiktas.

“When you consider where they were a month ago to where they are now, in ninth, they’ll be delighted.Cenk Tosun.”

Everton boss Sam Allardyce has admitted the club are interested in signing the Turkish frontman.

“We are interested in him and many others,” Allardyce said.

“We need a front man if we can find one. We will be actively looking for a front man in this window.

“I need more goals in the side than what we have at the moment.

“If we are to just maintain our position because we have started to struggle to create chances and score goals in recent matches.

“It is still one of the major problems that we have.”