Everton, Leicester City joined by European giant in race for 27-year-old Premier League full-back?

The 27-year-old is said to be wanted by a number of clubs around Europe, including Premier League sides Everton and relegation-threatened Leicester City.

However, the Toffees and the Foxes have supposedly been put off a move for Walker-Peters in the winter window due to Southampton's asking price for the talent.

The full-back started his 21st top-flight contest of the campaign on Saturday afternoon, when Alexander Isak stole the show for Newcastle United in a 3-1 success on the South Coast.

Winning just the single league match this season, Walker-Peters and Southampton are marooned to the bottom of the Premier League table, 11 points adrift of Leicester in 17th.

Everton, Leicester joined by Galatasaray in Walker-Peters race?

According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, a new horse has entered the race for the services of Southampton's Walker-Peters this month.

The report claims that Galatasaray are keen on sealing the signature of the two-time England international before the end the winter window.

It is understood that the Turkish giants have approached Southampton over a potential deal, with the deadline for a possible transfer fast approaching.

Whilst the Saints are reluctant to lose a key player in the middle of a relegation battle, they are supposedly willing to entertain appropriate offers for the full-back.

There is also said to be plenty of fondness of Walker-Peters on the British Isles, with 'many' Premier League clubs interested in the player.

Could Walker-Peters stay at St Mary's?

Despite efforts from Southampton, Walker-Peters is yet to agree to a new deal on the South Coast, with his current contract expiring at the end of the campaign.

It is largely anticipated that the 27-year-old will leave the club should they find themselves operating in the Championship next season.

Collecting just six points in the Premier League so far, there appears to be little hope of the Saints retaining their top-tier status, and - as a result - star defender Walker-Peters.

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Carter White