Manchester United are reportedly contemplating a bid worth €40 million to sign 25-year-old versatile Turkish international Kerem Akturkoglu from SL Benfica.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Kerem Akturkoglu is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils want to reinforce their offensive department next year and have identified the versatile SL Benfica attacker as a target. They are mulling over coughing up €40 million to secure the services of the Turkish international.
The Kerem Akturkoglu story
Kerem Akturkoglu has taken some time to land on his feet, with this summer’s move to SL Benfica helping him find a stable footing. A native of Kocaeli, the Turk spent his formative years in his homeland and graduated from the youth division at Istanbul Basaksehir FK. However, he rose in prominence during his spell with Galatasaray.
The 25-year-old burst onto the scene as a highly-rated prospect a few years ago but could not attain consistency before joining SL Benfica. However, Akturkoglu has hit the ground running at SL Benfica, amassing six goals and five assists in 11 appearances across all competitions thus far this term.
Meanwhile, Kerem Akturkoglu’s exploits for SL Benfica have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Manchester United will be one of the prospective suitors for the versatile Turkish international next year.
Manchester United interested in Akturkoglu
Kerem Akturkoglu has been on Manchester United’s radar for a long time. The Red Devils are yet to find a definitive long-term solution for the right-wing berth. While Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho have shown promising signs in the last 12 months, Antony and Jadon Sancho have been a colossal waste of money.
So, several candidates, including Dario Osorio, have emerged on Manchester United’s radar, with Akturkoglu also a viable target. While the 25-year-old Turk is primarily a left-winger, he can play on the right flank and through the central areas. Meanwhile, the Red Devils are considering a bid worth €40 million to sign the versatile SL Benfica attacker.
It will be interesting to see if a bid worth €40 million does the trick and convinces SL Benfica to part ways with the Turkish international. However, a deal will unlikely see the light of day in January, considering the Portuguese giants signed Akturkoglu in the summer transfer window.
