Source: Daily_Mail
Everton agree January deal for Azerbaijani boy wonder Araz Abdullayev
[LNB]Talent: Araz Abdullayev (left) in action for Azerbaijan U21's against England last year[LNB]Everton have agreed terms with Azerbaijan teen sensation Araz Abdullayev, his club Neftchi Baku have confirmed.[LNB]The 18-year-old midfielder will start on an initial three-year contract, with the option for two more seasons, when the transfer window opens in January.[LNB]The move is subject to a work permit, but his status as an emerging talent who was capped internationally at just 16 stands in him good stead and Neftchi expects no problems.[LNB]Sportsmail first revealed Everton's interest in July and Neftchi say an agreement was reached after talks at the weekend.[LNB]Abdullayev has signed a preliminary agreement, which should be formalised in the next 10 days, and his club will only receive a substantial fee if he catches the eye in England.[LNB]Neftchi vice-president Tahir Suleymanov said: 'We did not plan to earn from Araz Abdullayev because our concerns are about the development of Azerbaijani football. But if he moves from Everton to another club, Neftchi will receive some of the fee.'[LNB]Abdullayev shot to prominence when scoring for his country's Under 21s against Scotland. Everton defend 'combative' Marouane Fellaini after use of elbow on James PerchEverton set to snap up Azerbaijan teen sensation Abdullayev in JanuaryGraham Poll - The Official Line: Blunder refs should have spotted key incidentsEVERTON FC
