ABDULLAYEV DEAL CONFIRMED AT EVERTON

Everton can confirm that a deal has been negotiated allowing the Club first option to sign Araz Abdullayev.
 
Abdullayev, a highly rated 18-year-old from Azerbaijan, currently plays for Neftchi Baku in his homeland.
 
But he recently travelled to Merseyside where he underwent a medical, with the Blues agreeing a deal which allows them to sign the youngster during the next two years, subject to a work permit being awarded.
 
Abdullayev, a midfielder, made his full international debut at the age of just 16 but is possibly best known for a spectacular goal he scored against Scotland Under-21s in March.
 
His first professional game was on 5 October 2008 and he was playing for the full national team just six days later.
 
He remains Azerbaijan's youngest ever international.