Aston Villa is reportedly keen to bolster their attacking options with a move for young Besiktas striker Semih Kılıçsoy, with reports indicating that the Turkish Süper Lig club is willing to sell the highly-rated forward for a fee around €15 million, sources have revealed to Turkish-Football.
Transfer talks between the two clubs are ongoing.
The pursuit of Kılıçsoy comes after Besiktas recently completed the signing of English striker Tammy Abraham from AS Roma, a move that appears to have opened the door for Kılıçsoy’s potential departure.
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The 18-year-old Turkish international burst onto the scene last season, impressing with his goal-scoring prowess and earning considerable attention across Europe.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is reportedly a strong admirer of Kılıçsoy’s potential, seeing him as a valuable addition to Villa’s forward line as they prepare for both domestic challenges and European competition next season.
Kılıçsoy’s youth and promising performances align with Villa’s strategy of acquiring talented young players who can develop under Emery’s guidance.
Besiktas’s willingness to negotiate a deal for Kılıçsoy, particularly after securing Abraham, suggests a strategic shift in their attacking setup.
The reported €15 million asking price would represent a significant return for the Turkish club for their academy product.
Discussions between Aston Villa and Besiktas are progressing, as both parties look to finalize terms for the promising striker.
Should the deal materialize, Kılıçsoy would become one of the summer’s intriguing young talents moving to the Premier League.