The former Celtic striker has emerged on Tottenham and Manchester United radars.
Manchester United and Tottenham have been linked with a mega money summer move for a former Celtic striker - as the World Cup could prove key to his value.
Oh Hyeon-gyu was brought to Celtic in 2023 during the latter months of the Ange Postecoglou era. He largely played a back-up role to Kyogo before leaving in the summer of 2024 for Genk, and form in Belgium attracted the attention of Besiktas, who signed him during the winter transfer window.
Scoring 12 in 47 games for Celtic, Oh has started like a house on fire in Turkey, with seven strikes across 10 clashes. That has sparked rampant speculation abroad and Premier League heavyweights in Manchester United plus Tottenham are suggested as possible summer landing spots. One report has claimed as much as £34.8m may be needed with a big World Cup campaign with South Korea expected.
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Who wants to sign Oh from Besiktas?
Initial reports from Türkiye Gazetesi stated: “Hyeon-gyu Oh***,*** the South Korean striker who has exploded onto the scene at Besiktas , has caught the attention of Europe's top clubs. Initially criticised for being a ‘reserve striker’ upon his transfer, Oh has dispelled those prejudices week after week.
“Besiktas acquired the South Korean striker for a transfer fee of 14 million euros during the winter transfer window, and his mobility in the penalty area, effectiveness in aerial duels, and finishing quality have attracted the interest of Premier League clubs. It has been learned that Manchester United and Tottenham, in particular, are closely monitoring the star player.
“The coaching staff and management are pleased with the positive impact of the transfer on the pitch and are eagerly anticipating the player's performance at the World Cup, given his contract until 2029.”
How much would Oh cost Manchester United and Tottenham?
Then a possible fee emerged in Sabah: “Hyeongyu Oh, the star player of Beşiktaş under the management of Sergen Yalçın, is attracting attention with his performance. Numerous teams from Europe are interested in the South Korean star. The decision regarding Hyeongyu Oh has been finalized at Besiktas.
“It has been reported that the South Korean striker is being monitored by scouts from several teams. Besiktas officials are not currently considering any offers for the 25-year-old player, whose contract runs until June 2029. Because he is at the center of the technical team's planning at Besiktas, who aim to compete for the championship next season.
“The management is now planning to sell the player for around 40 million euros (£34.8m). Besiktas officials also believe that Oh's value will further increase at the World Cup while playing for South Korea. Hyeongyu Oh's contract with Beşiktaş will expire in 2029. The South Korean striker's current market value is estimated at 15 million euros.”
Celtic currently have Kelechi Iheanacho, Junior Adamu and Tomas Cvancara as natural striker options. Johnny Kenny is out on loan at Bolton Wanderers.
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