Aston Villa and Turkish Süper Lig club Besiktas are reportedly considering a potential swap deal involving forwards Donyell Malen and Semih Kilicsoy.
This intriguing prospect comes amidst growing Premier League interest in the promising young Turkish talent.
According to a report from Turkish outlet Aksam, Aston Villa, along with Newcastle United and Leeds United, are keen on acquiring Kilicsoy. The report suggests that Villa might look to use Malen as a makeweight in any summer transfer for the Besiktas starlet.
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This potential move for Malen would be a swift one, considering he only joined Villa Park from Borussia Dortmund in January.
The Netherlands international has had an underwhelming start to his tenure in England, which could explain manager Unai Emery’s apparent willingness to let him depart. Malen’s form had also dipped slightly at Dortmund before his January transfer.
For Malen, a move to the Turkish top flight, a less competitive league, could offer a fresh start and a more suitable environment for him to rediscover his form.
While some Villa fans might be disappointed by his potential early exit, and there’s an argument to be made for giving him more time to adapt to English football, his lack of significant contribution thus far seems to be a driving factor.
Conversely, Kilicsoy is emerging as an exciting talent, and his arrival could significantly bolster Emery’s attacking options. Bringing in the young Turkish forward could be a shrewd move for Aston Villa as they aim to upgrade their offensive unit.